A watt-hour (Wh) is the energy delivered by one watt of power sustained for one hour, equal to 3,600 joules.
Watt hours to Foot-pounds
Convert Watt-hour (Wh) to Foot-pound (ft-lb) instantly with an exact formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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Convert watt hours (Wh) to foot-pounds (ft-lb) instantly with formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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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.
ft-lb = Wh × 2655.223737
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Formula
ft-lb = Wh × 2655.223737
Wh = ft-lb × 0.0003766160968
Conversion table
| 1 Wh | 2655.223737 ft-lb |
| 5 Wh | 13276.118687 ft-lb |
| 10 Wh | 26552.237374 ft-lb |
| 20 Wh | 53104.474748 ft-lb |
| 50 Wh | 132761.186870 ft-lb |
| 100 Wh | 265522.373740 ft-lb |
| 500 Wh | 1.327612e+06 ft-lb |
| 1000 Wh | 2.655224e+06 ft-lb |
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How the formula works
Both watt-hour and foot-pound measure the same physical quantity, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Multiply a value in watt hours by 2655.223737 to get foot-pounds. To reverse the conversion, multiply a foot-pound value by 0.0003766160968 to get back to watt hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is Watt-hour (Wh)?
A watt-hour (Wh) is the energy delivered by one watt of power sustained for one hour, equal to 3,600 joules.
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.
How do I convert watt hours to foot-pounds?
Multiply the watt-hour value by 2655.223737 to get the equivalent in foot-pounds. For example, 5 Wh × 2655.223737 = 13276.118687 ft-lb.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined against the SI base unit for this dimension, so the factor 2655.223737 is an exact, non-rounded value.
Can I convert foot-pounds back to watt hours?
Yes. Divide the foot-pound value by 2655.223737, or multiply it by 0.0003766160968, to get watt hours.
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About converting watt hours to foot-pounds
A watt-hour (Wh) is the energy delivered by one watt of power sustained for one hour, equal to 3,600 joules. 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.
Use this calculator to move between watt hours and foot-pounds accurately for homework, engineering, billing, or everyday energy calculations. The Universal Converter uses exact unit factors, so results stay consistent across the site.