Decijoule is 0.1 joule units.
Decijoules to Foot-pounds Converter — dJ to ft-lb
Convert Decijoule (dJ) to Foot-pound (ft-lb) using the exact conversion factor (1 decijoule = 0.0737562149 foot-pound). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Decijoules to Foot-pounds converter
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Work from one pound-force over one foot.
Result = input x 0.1 / 1.355817948.
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About Converting Decijoules to Foot-pounds
Decijoule and Foot-pound both measure energy, and the conversion is especially useful for comparing nutrition labels (kilocalories) against scientific energy figures (joules). Specifically: Decijoule is 0.1 joule units, and work from one pound-force over one foot.
Formula
foot-pounds = decijoules × 0.0737562149277
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 decijoule equals 0.1 base units, and 1 foot-pound equals 1.35581794833 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct decijoule-to-foot-pound factor of 0.0737562149277.
Simple example
1 dJ × 0.07375621493 = 0.0737562149 ft-lb
1 decijoule = 0.0737562149 foot-pounds.
Real-world example
100 dJ × 0.07375621493 = 7.375621493 ft-lb
100 decijoules = 7.375621493 foot-pounds.
Conversion table
| Decijoule (dJ) | Foot-pound (ft-lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 dJ | 0.0737562149 ft-lb |
| 10 dJ | 0.7375621493 ft-lb |
| 100 dJ | 7.375621493 ft-lb |
| 500 dJ | 36.87810746 ft-lb |
| 1,000 dJ | 73.75621493 ft-lb |
| 2,000 dJ | 147.5124299 ft-lb |
Reverse conversion: Foot-pound to Decijoule
0.0737562149 ft-lb × 13.55817948 = 0.9999999996 dJ
0.0737562149 foot-pounds = 0.9999999996 decijoules.
decijoules = foot-pounds × 13.5581794833
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Foot-pound to Decijoule.
Understanding the Decijoule (dJ)
Decijoule is 0.1 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 decijoule?
1 decijoule equals 0.0737562149 foot-pounds, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert decijoule to foot-pound?
Multiply the decijoule value by 0.07375621493. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert foot-pound back to decijoule?
Use the reverse factor: 1 foot-pound equals 13.55817948 decijoules. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a decijoule?
Decijoule (dJ) is a unit of energy.
What is a foot-pound?
Foot-pound (ft-lb) is a unit of energy.
Is the decijoule to foot-pound conversion exact?
Yes. Both decijoule and foot-pound are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.07375621493 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.