A (small) calorie is a thermochemical unit of heat energy equal to 4.184 joules, historically the energy needed to raise 1 gram of water by 1°C.
Calories to Foot-pounds
Convert Calorie (cal) to Foot-pound (ft-lb) instantly with an exact formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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Convert calories (cal) to foot-pounds (ft-lb) instantly with formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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A foot-pound (ft-lb) is the work done by one pound-force acting through a distance of one foot, commonly used in mechanical and engineering calculations.
ft-lb = cal × 3.085960033
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Formula
ft-lb = cal × 3.085960033
cal = ft-lb × 0.3240482668
Conversion table
| 1 cal | 3.085960 ft-lb |
| 5 cal | 15.429800 ft-lb |
| 10 cal | 30.859600 ft-lb |
| 20 cal | 61.719201 ft-lb |
| 50 cal | 154.298002 ft-lb |
| 100 cal | 308.596003 ft-lb |
| 500 cal | 1542.980016 ft-lb |
| 1000 cal | 3085.960033 ft-lb |
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How the formula works
Both calorie and foot-pound measure the same physical quantity, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Multiply a value in calories by 3.085960033 to get foot-pounds. To reverse the conversion, multiply a foot-pound value by 0.3240482668 to get back to calories.
Frequently asked questions
What is Calorie (cal)?
A (small) calorie is a thermochemical unit of heat energy equal to 4.184 joules, historically the energy needed to raise 1 gram of water by 1°C.
What is Foot-pound (ft-lb)?
A foot-pound (ft-lb) is the work done by one pound-force acting through a distance of one foot, commonly used in mechanical and engineering calculations.
How do I convert calories to foot-pounds?
Multiply the calorie value by 3.085960033 to get the equivalent in foot-pounds. For example, 5 cal × 3.085960033 = 15.429800 ft-lb.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined against the SI base unit for this dimension, so the factor 3.085960033 is an exact, non-rounded value.
Can I convert foot-pounds back to calories?
Yes. Divide the foot-pound value by 3.085960033, or multiply it by 0.3240482668, to get calories.
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About converting calories to foot-pounds
A (small) calorie is a thermochemical unit of heat energy equal to 4.184 joules, historically the energy needed to raise 1 gram of water by 1°C. A foot-pound (ft-lb) is the work done by one pound-force acting through a distance of one foot, commonly used in mechanical and engineering calculations.
Use this calculator to move between calories and foot-pounds accurately for homework, engineering, billing, or everyday energy calculations. The Universal Converter uses exact unit factors, so results stay consistent across the site.