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 Kilowatt hours
Convert Foot-pound (ft-lb) to Kilowatt-hour (kWh) instantly with an exact formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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Convert foot-pounds (ft-lb) to kilowatt hours (kWh) instantly with formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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A kilowatt-hour (kWh) is the standard billing unit for electricity, equal to 1,000 watts sustained for one hour.
kWh = ft-lb × 3.766160968e-07
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Formula
kWh = ft-lb × 3.766160968e-07
ft-lb = kWh × 2655223.737
Conversion table
| 1 ft-lb | 3.766161e-07 kWh |
| 5 ft-lb | 0.000002 kWh |
| 10 ft-lb | 0.000004 kWh |
| 20 ft-lb | 0.000008 kWh |
| 50 ft-lb | 0.000019 kWh |
| 100 ft-lb | 0.000038 kWh |
| 500 ft-lb | 0.000188 kWh |
| 1000 ft-lb | 0.000377 kWh |
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How the formula works
Both foot-pound and kilowatt-hour measure the same physical quantity, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Multiply a value in foot-pounds by 3.766160968e-07 to get kilowatt hours. To reverse the conversion, multiply a kilowatt-hour value by 2655223.737 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 Kilowatt-hour (kWh)?
A kilowatt-hour (kWh) is the standard billing unit for electricity, equal to 1,000 watts sustained for one hour.
How do I convert foot-pounds to kilowatt hours?
Multiply the foot-pound value by 3.766160968e-07 to get the equivalent in kilowatt hours. For example, 5 ft-lb × 3.766160968e-07 = 0.000002 kWh.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined against the SI base unit for this dimension, so the factor 3.766160968e-07 is an exact, non-rounded value.
Can I convert kilowatt hours back to foot-pounds?
Yes. Divide the kilowatt-hour value by 3.766160968e-07, or multiply it by 2655223.737, to get foot-pounds.
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About converting foot-pounds to kilowatt hours
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 kilowatt-hour (kWh) is the standard billing unit for electricity, equal to 1,000 watts sustained for one hour.
Use this calculator to move between foot-pounds and kilowatt hours accurately for homework, engineering, billing, or everyday energy calculations. The Universal Converter uses exact unit factors, so results stay consistent across the site.