Millijoule is 0.001 joule units.
Millijoules to Foot-pounds Converter — mJ to ft-lb
Convert Millijoule (mJ) to Foot-pound (ft-lb) using the exact conversion factor (1 millijoule = 0.0007375621 foot-pound). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Millijoules to Foot-pounds converter
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Work from one pound-force over one foot.
Result = input x 0.001 / 1.355817948.
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About Converting Millijoules to Foot-pounds
Millijoule and Foot-pound both measure energy, and the conversion is especially useful for comparing nutrition labels (kilocalories) against scientific energy figures (joules). Specifically: Millijoule is 0.001 joule units, and work from one pound-force over one foot.
Formula
foot-pounds = millijoules × 0.000737562149277
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 millijoule equals 0.001 base units, and 1 foot-pound equals 1.35581794833 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct millijoule-to-foot-pound factor of 0.000737562149277.
Simple example
1 mJ × 0.0007375621493 = 0.0007375621 ft-lb
1 millijoule = 0.0007375621 foot-pounds.
Real-world example
100 mJ × 0.0007375621493 = 0.0737562149 ft-lb
100 millijoules = 0.0737562149 foot-pounds.
Conversion table
| Millijoule (mJ) | Foot-pound (ft-lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 mJ | 0.0007375621 ft-lb |
| 10 mJ | 0.0073756215 ft-lb |
| 100 mJ | 0.0737562149 ft-lb |
| 500 mJ | 0.3687810746 ft-lb |
| 1,000 mJ | 0.7375621493 ft-lb |
| 2,000 mJ | 1.475124299 ft-lb |
Reverse conversion: Foot-pound to Millijoule
0.0007375621 ft-lb × 1355.817948 = 0.9999999332 mJ
0.0007375621 foot-pounds = 0.9999999332 millijoules.
millijoules = foot-pounds × 1355.81794833
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Foot-pound to Millijoule.
Understanding the Millijoule (mJ)
Millijoule is 0.001 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 millijoule?
1 millijoule equals 0.0007375621 foot-pounds, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert millijoule to foot-pound?
Multiply the millijoule value by 0.0007375621493. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert foot-pound back to millijoule?
Use the reverse factor: 1 foot-pound equals 1,355.817948 millijoules. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a millijoule?
Millijoule (mJ) is a unit of energy.
What is a foot-pound?
Foot-pound (ft-lb) is a unit of energy.
Is the millijoule to foot-pound conversion exact?
Yes. Both millijoule and foot-pound are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.0007375621493 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.