Convert joules to foot-pounds
1 J = 0.73756215 ft·lb. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
1 joule equals
foot-pounds
1 J = 0.73756215 ft·lb
The formula
Joules and foot-pounds both measure energy from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
ft·lb = J × 0.7375621493
Going the other way? Convert foot-pounds to joules.
Joules to foot-pounds table
Common values, rounded for reading.
| Joules (J) | Foot-pounds (ft·lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.737562 |
| 2 | 1.4751 |
| 3 | 2.2127 |
| 4 | 2.9502 |
| 5 | 3.6878 |
| 6 | 4.4254 |
| 7 | 5.1629 |
| 8 | 5.9005 |
| 9 | 6.6381 |
| 10 | 7.3756 |
| 15 | 11.0634 |
| 20 | 14.7512 |
| 25 | 18.4391 |
| 30 | 22.1269 |
| 40 | 29.5025 |
| 50 | 36.8781 |
| 75 | 55.3172 |
| 100 | 73.7562 |
| 250 | 184.39 |
| 500 | 368.78 |
| 1,000 | 737.56 |
Questions people ask
- How many foot-pounds are in a joule?
- One joule equals 0.7375621493 foot-pounds.
- How do I convert joules to foot-pounds by hand?
- Multiply the number of joules by 0.7375621493. For a rough check, 0.738 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 1 joule in foot-pounds?
- 1 joule is 0.73756215 foot-pounds.
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