Centijoule is 0.01 joule units.
Centijoules to Foot-pounds Converter — cJ to ft-lb
Convert Centijoule (cJ) to Foot-pound (ft-lb) using the exact conversion factor (1 centijoule = 0.0073756215 foot-pound). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Centijoules to Foot-pounds converter
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Work from one pound-force over one foot.
Result = input x 0.01 / 1.355817948.
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About Converting Centijoules to Foot-pounds
Centijoule and Foot-pound both measure energy, and the conversion is especially useful for comparing nutrition labels (kilocalories) against scientific energy figures (joules). Specifically: Centijoule is 0.01 joule units, and work from one pound-force over one foot.
Formula
foot-pounds = centijoules × 0.00737562149277
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 centijoule equals 0.01 base units, and 1 foot-pound equals 1.35581794833 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct centijoule-to-foot-pound factor of 0.00737562149277.
Simple example
1 cJ × 0.007375621493 = 0.0073756215 ft-lb
1 centijoule = 0.0073756215 foot-pounds.
Real-world example
100 cJ × 0.007375621493 = 0.7375621493 ft-lb
100 centijoules = 0.7375621493 foot-pounds.
Conversion table
| Centijoule (cJ) | Foot-pound (ft-lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 cJ | 0.0073756215 ft-lb |
| 10 cJ | 0.0737562149 ft-lb |
| 100 cJ | 0.7375621493 ft-lb |
| 500 cJ | 3.687810746 ft-lb |
| 1,000 cJ | 7.375621493 ft-lb |
| 2,000 cJ | 14.75124299 ft-lb |
Reverse conversion: Foot-pound to Centijoule
0.0073756215 ft-lb × 135.5817948 = 1.000000001 cJ
0.0073756215 foot-pounds = 1.000000001 centijoules.
centijoules = foot-pounds × 135.581794833
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Foot-pound to Centijoule.
Understanding the Centijoule (cJ)
Centijoule is 0.01 joule units.
Understanding the Foot-pound (ft-lb)
Work from one pound-force over one foot.
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Frequently asked questions
How many foot-pounds are in 1 centijoule?
1 centijoule equals 0.0073756215 foot-pounds, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert centijoule to foot-pound?
Multiply the centijoule value by 0.007375621493. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert foot-pound back to centijoule?
Use the reverse factor: 1 foot-pound equals 135.5817948 centijoules. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a centijoule?
Centijoule (cJ) is a unit of energy.
What is a foot-pound?
Foot-pound (ft-lb) is a unit of energy.
Is the centijoule to foot-pound conversion exact?
Yes. Both centijoule and foot-pound are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.007375621493 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.