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.
Foot-pounds to Centijoules
Convert Foot-pound (ft-lb) to Centijoule (cJ) instantly with an exact formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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Convert foot-pounds (ft-lb) to centijoules (cJ) instantly with formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
A centijoule (cJ) is a metric-prefixed unit of energy equal to 10-2 joules, a fraction of a single joule, using the SI centi prefix.
cJ = ft-lb × 135.5817948
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Formula
cJ = ft-lb × 135.5817948
ft-lb = cJ × 0.007375621493
Conversion table
| 1 ft-lb | 135.581795 cJ |
| 5 ft-lb | 677.908974 cJ |
| 10 ft-lb | 1355.817948 cJ |
| 20 ft-lb | 2711.635897 cJ |
| 50 ft-lb | 6779.089742 cJ |
| 100 ft-lb | 13558.179483 cJ |
| 500 ft-lb | 67790.897417 cJ |
| 1000 ft-lb | 135581.794833 cJ |
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How the formula works
Both foot-pound and centijoule measure the same physical quantity, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Multiply a value in foot-pounds by 135.5817948 to get centijoules. To reverse the conversion, multiply a centijoule value by 0.007375621493 to get back to foot-pounds.
Frequently asked questions
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.
What is Centijoule (cJ)?
A centijoule (cJ) is a metric-prefixed unit of energy equal to 10-2 joules, a fraction of a single joule, using the SI centi prefix.
How do I convert foot-pounds to centijoules?
Multiply the foot-pound value by 135.5817948 to get the equivalent in centijoules. For example, 5 ft-lb × 135.5817948 = 677.908974 cJ.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined against the SI base unit for this dimension, so the factor 135.5817948 is an exact, non-rounded value.
Can I convert centijoules back to foot-pounds?
Yes. Divide the centijoule value by 135.5817948, or multiply it by 0.007375621493, to get foot-pounds.
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About converting foot-pounds to centijoules
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. A centijoule (cJ) is a metric-prefixed unit of energy equal to 10-2 joules, a fraction of a single joule, using the SI centi prefix.
Use this calculator to move between foot-pounds and centijoules accurately for homework, engineering, billing, or everyday energy calculations. The Universal Converter uses exact unit factors, so results stay consistent across the site.