Terajoule is 1000000000000 joule units.
Terajoules to Foot-pounds Converter — TJ to ft-lb
Convert Terajoule (TJ) to Foot-pound (ft-lb) using the exact conversion factor (1 terajoule = 737,562,149,300 foot-pound). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Terajoules to Foot-pounds converter
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Work from one pound-force over one foot.
Result = input x 1e+12 / 1.355817948.
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About Converting Terajoules to Foot-pounds
Terajoule and Foot-pound both measure energy, and the conversion is especially useful for comparing nutrition labels (kilocalories) against scientific energy figures (joules). Specifically: Terajoule is 1000000000000 joule units, and work from one pound-force over one foot.
Formula
foot-pounds = terajoules × 737562149277
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 terajoule equals 1e+12 base units, and 1 foot-pound equals 1.35581794833 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct terajoule-to-foot-pound factor of 737562149277.
Simple example
1 TJ × 737562149300 = 737,562,149,300 ft-lb
1 terajoule = 737,562,149,300 foot-pounds.
Real-world example
100 TJ × 737562149300 = 7.375621e+13 ft-lb
100 terajoules = 7.375621e+13 foot-pounds.
Conversion table
| Terajoule (TJ) | Foot-pound (ft-lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 TJ | 737,562,149,300 ft-lb |
| 10 TJ | 7.375621e+12 ft-lb |
| 100 TJ | 7.375621e+13 ft-lb |
| 500 TJ | 3.687811e+14 ft-lb |
| 1,000 TJ | 7.375621e+14 ft-lb |
| 2,000 TJ | 1.475124e+15 ft-lb |
Reverse conversion: Foot-pound to Terajoule
1 ft-lb × 1.355818e-12 = 1.355818e-12 TJ
1 foot-pound = 1.355818e-12 terajoules.
terajoules = foot-pounds × 1.355818e-12
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Foot-pound to Terajoule.
Understanding the Terajoule (TJ)
Terajoule is 1000000000000 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 terajoule?
1 terajoule equals 737,562,149,300 foot-pounds, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert terajoule to foot-pound?
Multiply the terajoule value by 737562149300. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert foot-pound back to terajoule?
Use the reverse factor: 1 foot-pound equals 1.355818e-12 terajoules. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a terajoule?
Terajoule (TJ) is a unit of energy.
What is a foot-pound?
Foot-pound (ft-lb) is a unit of energy.
Is the terajoule to foot-pound conversion exact?
Yes. Both terajoule and foot-pound are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 737562149300 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.