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 Decijoules
Convert Foot-pound (ft-lb) to Decijoule (dJ) instantly with an exact formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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Convert foot-pounds (ft-lb) to decijoules (dJ) instantly with formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
A decijoule (dJ) is a metric-prefixed unit of energy equal to 10-1 joules, a fraction of a single joule, using the SI deci prefix.
dJ = ft-lb × 13.55817948
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Formula
dJ = ft-lb × 13.55817948
ft-lb = dJ × 0.07375621493
Conversion table
| 1 ft-lb | 13.558179 dJ |
| 5 ft-lb | 67.790897 dJ |
| 10 ft-lb | 135.581795 dJ |
| 20 ft-lb | 271.163590 dJ |
| 50 ft-lb | 677.908974 dJ |
| 100 ft-lb | 1355.817948 dJ |
| 500 ft-lb | 6779.089742 dJ |
| 1000 ft-lb | 13558.179483 dJ |
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How the formula works
Both foot-pound and decijoule measure the same physical quantity, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Multiply a value in foot-pounds by 13.55817948 to get decijoules. To reverse the conversion, multiply a decijoule value by 0.07375621493 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 Decijoule (dJ)?
A decijoule (dJ) is a metric-prefixed unit of energy equal to 10-1 joules, a fraction of a single joule, using the SI deci prefix.
How do I convert foot-pounds to decijoules?
Multiply the foot-pound value by 13.55817948 to get the equivalent in decijoules. For example, 5 ft-lb × 13.55817948 = 67.790897 dJ.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined against the SI base unit for this dimension, so the factor 13.55817948 is an exact, non-rounded value.
Can I convert decijoules back to foot-pounds?
Yes. Divide the decijoule value by 13.55817948, or multiply it by 0.07375621493, to get foot-pounds.
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About converting foot-pounds to decijoules
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 decijoule (dJ) is a metric-prefixed unit of energy equal to 10-1 joules, a fraction of a single joule, using the SI deci prefix.
Use this calculator to move between foot-pounds and decijoules accurately for homework, engineering, billing, or everyday energy calculations. The Universal Converter uses exact unit factors, so results stay consistent across the site.