Work from one pound-force over one foot.
Foot-pounds to Gigajoules Converter — ft-lb to GJ
Convert Foot-pound (ft-lb) to Gigajoule (GJ) using the exact conversion factor (1 foot-pound = 1.355818e-9 gigajoule). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Foot-pounds to Gigajoules converter
Converter
Engineering Converter
Convert common stress, force, torque, power, and energy units used in engineering.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Gigajoule is 1000000000 joule units.
Result = input x 1.355817948 / 1e+9.
Energy units are compatible.
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About Converting Foot-pounds to Gigajoules
Foot-pound and Gigajoule both measure a quantity used in structural or mechanical engineering — commonly stress, pressure, force, torque, power, or energy — where converting between the unit conventions used in different regions, industries, or equipment specifications is a routine part of design work. Specifically: Work from one pound-force over one foot, and gigajoule is 1000000000 joule units.
Formula
gigajoules = foot-pounds × 1.355818e-9
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 foot-pound equals 1.35581794833 base units, and 1 gigajoule equals 1000000000 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct foot-pound-to-gigajoule factor of 1.355818e-9.
Simple example
1 ft-lb × 1.355818e-9 = 1.355818e-9 GJ
1 foot-pound = 1.355818e-9 gigajoules.
Real-world example
100 ft-lb × 1.355818e-9 = 1.355818e-7 GJ
100 foot-pounds = 1.355818e-7 gigajoules.
Conversion table
| Foot-pound (ft-lb) | Gigajoule (GJ) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft-lb | 1.355818e-9 GJ |
| 10 ft-lb | 1.355818e-8 GJ |
| 50 ft-lb | 6.77909e-8 GJ |
| 100 ft-lb | 1.355818e-7 GJ |
| 500 ft-lb | 6.77909e-7 GJ |
| 1,000 ft-lb | 0.0000013558 GJ |
Reverse conversion: Gigajoule to Foot-pound
1.355818e-9 GJ × 737562149.3 = 1.000000038 ft-lb
1.355818e-9 gigajoules = 1.000000038 foot-pounds.
foot-pounds = gigajoules × 737562149.277
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Gigajoule to Foot-pound.
Understanding the Foot-pound (ft-lb)
Work from one pound-force over one foot.
Understanding the Gigajoule (GJ)
Gigajoule is 1000000000 joule units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many gigajoules are in 1 foot-pound?
1 foot-pound equals 1.355818e-9 gigajoules, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert foot-pound to gigajoule?
Multiply the foot-pound value by 1.355818e-9. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert gigajoule back to foot-pound?
Use the reverse factor: 1 gigajoule equals 737,562,149.3 foot-pounds. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a foot-pound?
Foot-pound (ft-lb) is a unit of engineering.
What is a gigajoule?
Gigajoule (GJ) is a unit of engineering.
Is the foot-pound to gigajoule conversion exact?
Yes. Both foot-pound and gigajoule are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1.355818e-9 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
Why do engineering unit conventions vary so much by region and industry?
Pressure, force, and stress can be expressed in metric (pascal, newton), US customary (psi, pound-force), or older and industry-specific units (atmosphere, torr, kip) depending on the country, industry, and even the equipment manufacturer, which is why engineers routinely need to convert between them when working across specs from different sources.