Kilocalorie (kcal) to Foot-pound Conversion
Convert kilocalorie (kcal) to foot-pound with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
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1 Kilocalorie (kcal) = 0 Foot-pound
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About Kilocalorie (kcal) to Foot-pound Conversion
Converting from Kilocalorie (kcal) to Foot-pound is a common energy conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between kilocalorie (kcal) and foot-pound, providing instant results with high precision.
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.
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.
Details
- From: Kilocalorie (kcal)
- To: Foot-pound
- Formula: 1 kcal = 3085.9600325761 Foot-pound
- Example: 25 kcal = 77149.0008144020 Foot-pound
Kilocalorie (kcal) to Foot-pound Conversion Table
| Kilocalorie (kcal) | Foot-pound |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 30.8596003258 |
| 0.1 | 308.5960032576 |
| 1 | 3085.9600325761 |
| 2 | 6171.9200651522 |
| 3 | 9257.8800977282 |
| 5 | 15429.8001628804 |
| 10 | 30859.6003257608 |
| 20 | 61719.2006515216 |
| 50 | 154298.001628804 |
| 100 | 308596.0032576079 |
| 1000 | 3085960.0325760795 |