Convert foot-pounds to kilojoules
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How to convert foot-pounds to kilojoules
To convert foot-pounds to kilojoules, multiply a foot-pounds value by 0.0013558179483.
Formula kJ = ft⋅lbf × 0.0013558179483
Example: Convert 1000 foot-pounds to kilojoules Calculations: 1000 ft⋅lbf × 0.0013558179483 ≈ 1.356 kJ
Foot-pound (ft⋅lbf)
The foot-pound is an imperial and US customary systems unit of energy, defined as the amount of energy transferred when applying a force of one pound-force through a linear displacement of one foot. One foot-pound is approximately equal to 1.355818 joules, or approximately 0.0000003766 kilowatt-hours.
Kilojoule (kJ)
The kilojoule is a unit of energy, defined as 1000 joules. One kilojoule is approximately equal to 0.000278 kilowatt-hours.