Foot-pounds to BTU Converter
Convert foot-pounds (ft·lbf) to British thermal units (BTU)
Result
0.001285067463 BTU
BTU
1 ft·lbf = 0.001285067463 BTU
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How to convert foot-pounds to British thermal units
One foot-pound equals 0.001285067 British thermal units, so multiply the number of foot-pounds by 0.001285067.
BTU = ft·lbf × 0.001285067
1 ft·lbf = 0.001285067 BTU · 1 BTU = 778.1693 ft·lbf
Worked example
To convert 5 foot-pounds to British thermal units: 5 ft·lbf × 0.001285067 = 0.006425337 BTU.
About foot-pounds (ft·lbf)
A foot-pound is the work of one pound-force over one foot, used in US engineering.
About British thermal units (BTU)
A British thermal unit is about 1,055 J, used for heating and air-conditioning in the US.
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Frequently asked questions
How many British thermal units are in one foot-pound?
One foot-pound equals 0.001285067 British thermal units.
How many foot-pounds are in one British thermal unit?
One British thermal unit equals 778.1693 foot-pounds.
How do I convert foot-pounds to British thermal units?
Use the formula BTU = ft·lbf × 0.001285067. For example, 5 ft·lbf × 0.001285067 = 0.006425337 BTU.