Ergs to Foot-pounds Converter
Convert ergs (erg) to foot-pounds (ft·lbf)
Result
7.3756215 × 10⁻⁸ ft·lbf
Foot-pounds
1 erg = 7.3756215 × 10⁻⁸ ft·lbf
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How to convert ergs to foot-pounds
One erg equals 7.375621 × 10⁻⁸ foot-pounds, so multiply the number of ergs by 7.375621 × 10⁻⁸.
ft·lbf = erg × 7.375621 × 10⁻⁸
1 erg = 7.375621 × 10⁻⁸ ft·lbf · 1 ft·lbf = 1,35,58,180 erg
Worked example
To convert 5 ergs to foot-pounds: 5 erg × 7.375621 × 10⁻⁸ = 3.687811 × 10⁻⁷ ft·lbf.
About ergs (erg)
An erg is 10⁻⁷ J, the energy unit of the older CGS system.
About foot-pounds (ft·lbf)
A foot-pound is the work of one pound-force over one foot, used in US engineering.
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Frequently asked questions
How many foot-pounds are in one erg?
One erg equals 7.375621 × 10⁻⁸ foot-pounds.
How many ergs are in one foot-pound?
One foot-pound equals 1,35,58,180 ergs.
How do I convert ergs to foot-pounds?
Use the formula ft·lbf = erg × 7.375621 × 10⁻⁸. For example, 5 erg × 7.375621 × 10⁻⁸ = 3.687811 × 10⁻⁷ ft·lbf.