Convert Btu (th) to foot-pound
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th) [Btu (th)] to foot-pound [ft*lbf], or Convert foot-pound to Btu (th).
1 Btu (th) = 777.6488429 ft*lbf. To convert Btu (th) to foot-pound, multiply the value by 777.6488429; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft*lbf = 0.0012859274583 Btu (th)). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 Btu (th) = 777.6488429 ft*lbf
- 1 ft*lbf = 0.0012859274583 Btu (th)
- 10 Btu (th) = 7776.488429 ft*lbf
- 100 Btu (th) = 77764.88429 ft*lbf
How to Convert Btu (Th) to Foot-Pound
1 Btu (th) = 777.648842899594 ft*lbf
Example: convert 15 Btu (th) to ft*lbf:
15 Btu (th) = 15 × 777.648842899594 ft*lbf = 11664.7326434939 ft*lbf
Btu (Th) to Foot-Pound Conversion Table
| Btu (th) | foot-pound |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu (th) | 777.6488429 ft*lbf |
| 2 Btu (th) | 1555.2976858 ft*lbf |
| 3 Btu (th) | 2332.9465287 ft*lbf |
| 5 Btu (th) | 3888.2442145 ft*lbf |
| 10 Btu (th) | 7776.488429 ft*lbf |
| 20 Btu (th) | 15552.976858 ft*lbf |
| 50 Btu (th) | 38882.442145 ft*lbf |
| 100 Btu (th) | 77764.88429 ft*lbf |
| 500 Btu (th) | 388824.42145 ft*lbf |
| 1000 Btu (th) | 777648.8429 ft*lbf |
Btu (Th)
The Btu (th), or British thermal unit (th), is a unit of energy used primarily in the United States to measure heat content, equivalent to the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.
History/Origin
The Btu (th) originated from the British thermal unit, a traditional unit of heat in the British Imperial system, and has been used historically in heating, cooling, and energy industries to quantify energy content and heat transfer.
Current Use
Today, the Btu (th) is mainly used in the energy sector, particularly in heating and cooling systems, natural gas billing, and energy content measurement, especially within the United States.
Foot-Pound
A foot-pound is a unit of energy or work equal to the work done when a force of one pound-force is exerted over a distance of one foot.
History/Origin
The foot-pound has been used primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom as a customary unit of energy, originating from imperial and US customary measurement systems, before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the foot-pound is still used in certain fields such as engineering, automotive, and aerospace industries in the US for expressing torque and energy, although the SI unit joule is more common internationally.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (th) in foot-pound?
1 Btu (th) (Btu (th)) = 777.6488429 foot-pound (ft*lbf).
How do you convert Btu (th) to foot-pound?
Multiply the Btu (th) value by 777.6488429. For example, 25 Btu (th) × 777.6488429 = 19441.2210725 ft*lbf.
What is 10 Btu (th) in foot-pound?
10 Btu (th) = 7776.488429 ft*lbf.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (th) or the foot-pound?
The Btu (th) is the larger unit: 1 Btu (th) = 777.6488429 ft*lbf.