Foot-pound to Kilocalorie (kcal) Conversion
Convert foot-pound to kilocalorie (kcal) with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
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1 Foot-pound = 0 Kilocalorie (kcal)
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About Foot-pound to Kilocalorie (kcal) Conversion
Converting from Foot-pound to Kilocalorie (kcal) is a common energy conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between foot-pound and kilocalorie (kcal), providing instant results with high precision.
Foot-pound
Definition: A foot-pound is the energy transferred when a force of one pound-force acts through a displacement of one foot (≈1.356 joules).
History: Originated from early mechanical engineering practices in Britain.
Current use: Still used in some mechanical engineering contexts in the US and UK.
Kilocalorie (kcal)
Definition: A kilocalorie (kcal) equals 1000 calories (4184 joules), often called a 'Calorie' (with capital C) in nutrition.
History: Adopted for food energy measurements in the late 19th century.
Current use: Standard unit for food energy in the United States and some other countries.
Details
- From: Foot-pound
- To: Kilocalorie (kcal)
- Formula: 1 Foot-pound = 0.0003240483 kcal
- Example: 25 Foot-pound = 0.0081012067 kcal
Foot-pound to Kilocalorie (kcal) Conversion Table
| Foot-pound | Kilocalorie (kcal) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0000032405 |
| 0.1 | 0.0000324048 |
| 1 | 0.0003240483 |
| 2 | 0.0006480965 |
| 3 | 0.0009721448 |
| 5 | 0.0016202413 |
| 10 | 0.0032404827 |
| 20 | 0.0064809653 |
| 50 | 0.0162024133 |
| 100 | 0.0324048267 |
| 1000 | 0.3240482668 |