Decajoule is 10 joule units.
Decajoules to Foot-pounds Converter — daJ to ft-lb
Convert Decajoule (daJ) to Foot-pound (ft-lb) using the exact conversion factor (1 decajoule = 7.375621493 foot-pound). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Decajoules to Foot-pounds converter
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Work from one pound-force over one foot.
Result = input x 10 / 1.355817948.
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About Converting Decajoules to Foot-pounds
Decajoule and Foot-pound both measure energy, and the conversion is especially useful for comparing nutrition labels (kilocalories) against scientific energy figures (joules). Specifically: Decajoule is 10 joule units, and work from one pound-force over one foot.
Formula
foot-pounds = decajoules × 7.37562149277
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 decajoule equals 10 base units, and 1 foot-pound equals 1.35581794833 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct decajoule-to-foot-pound factor of 7.37562149277.
Simple example
1 daJ × 7.375621493 = 7.375621493 ft-lb
1 decajoule = 7.375621493 foot-pounds.
Real-world example
100 daJ × 7.375621493 = 737.5621493 ft-lb
100 decajoules = 737.5621493 foot-pounds.
Conversion table
| Decajoule (daJ) | Foot-pound (ft-lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 daJ | 7.375621493 ft-lb |
| 10 daJ | 73.75621493 ft-lb |
| 100 daJ | 737.5621493 ft-lb |
| 500 daJ | 3,687.810746 ft-lb |
| 1,000 daJ | 7,375.621493 ft-lb |
| 2,000 daJ | 14,751.24299 ft-lb |
Reverse conversion: Foot-pound to Decajoule
7.375621493 ft-lb × 0.1355817948 = 1 daJ
7.375621493 foot-pounds = 1 decajoules.
decajoules = foot-pounds × 0.135581794833
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Foot-pound to Decajoule.
Understanding the Decajoule (daJ)
Decajoule is 10 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 decajoule?
1 decajoule equals 7.375621493 foot-pounds, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert decajoule to foot-pound?
Multiply the decajoule value by 7.375621493. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert foot-pound back to decajoule?
Use the reverse factor: 1 foot-pound equals 0.1355817948 decajoules. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a decajoule?
Decajoule (daJ) is a unit of energy.
What is a foot-pound?
Foot-pound (ft-lb) is a unit of energy.
Is the decajoule to foot-pound conversion exact?
Yes. Both decajoule and foot-pound are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 7.375621493 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.