Foot-pounds to Kilojoules Converter
Convert foot-pounds (ft·lbf) to kilojoules (kJ)
Result
0.001355817948 kJ
Kilojoules
1 ft·lbf = 0.001355817948 kJ
1 ft·lbf in other units
- 1Enter a valueType the number to convert
- 2Pick the unitsChoose what to convert from and to
- 3Read the resultSee it in every other unit too
How to convert foot-pounds to kilojoules
One foot-pound equals 0.001355818 kilojoules, so multiply the number of foot-pounds by 0.001355818.
kJ = ft·lbf × 0.001355818
1 ft·lbf = 0.001355818 kJ · 1 kJ = 737.5621 ft·lbf
Worked example
To convert 5 foot-pounds to kilojoules: 5 ft·lbf × 0.001355818 = 0.00677909 kJ.
About foot-pounds (ft·lbf)
A foot-pound is the work of one pound-force over one foot, used in US engineering.
About kilojoules (kJ)
A kilojoule is 1,000 J. Food labels in many countries show energy in kJ alongside kcal.
More conversions
Foot-pounds to other units
Frequently asked questions
How many kilojoules are in one foot-pound?
One foot-pound equals 0.001355818 kilojoules.
How many foot-pounds are in one kilojoule?
One kilojoule equals 737.5621 foot-pounds.
How do I convert foot-pounds to kilojoules?
Use the formula kJ = ft·lbf × 0.001355818. For example, 5 ft·lbf × 0.001355818 = 0.00677909 kJ.