Foot-pound to Kilojoule (kJ) Conversion

Convert foot-pound to kilojoule (kj) with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.

About Foot-pound to Kilojoule (kJ) Conversion

Converting from Foot-pound to Kilojoule (kJ) is a common energy conversion.

This online converter allows you to easily convert between foot-pound and kilojoule (kj), 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.

Kilojoule (kJ)

Definition: A kilojoule (kJ) equals 1000 joules.

History: Developed as a more practical unit for food energy and everyday energy measurements.

Current use: Commonly used in nutrition labeling (outside US) and exercise physiology.

Details

  • From: Foot-pound
  • To: Kilojoule (kJ)
  • Formula: 1 Foot-pound = 0.0013558179 kJ
  • Example: 25 Foot-pound = 0.0338954487 kJ

Foot-pound to Kilojoule (kJ) Conversion Table

Foot-poundKilojoule (kJ)
0.010.0000135582
0.10.0001355818
10.0013558179
20.0027116359
30.0040674538
50.0067790897
100.0135581795
200.027116359
500.0677908974
1000.1355817948
10001.3558179483

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