Convert calorie (IT) to foot-pound
Please provide values below to convert calorie (IT) [cal (IT)] to foot-pound [ft*lbf], or Convert foot-pound to calorie (IT).
1 cal (IT) = 3.08802520279 ft*lbf. To convert calorie (IT) to foot-pound, multiply the value by 3.08802520279; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft*lbf = 0.323831553931 cal (IT)). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 cal (IT) = 3.08802520279 ft*lbf
- 1 ft*lbf = 0.323831553931 cal (IT)
- 10 cal (IT) = 30.8802520279 ft*lbf
- 100 cal (IT) = 308.802520279 ft*lbf
How to Convert Calorie (It) to Foot-Pound
1 cal (IT) = 3.08802520279363 ft*lbf
Example: convert 15 cal (IT) to ft*lbf:
15 cal (IT) = 15 × 3.08802520279363 ft*lbf = 46.3203780419045 ft*lbf
Calorie (It) to Foot-Pound Conversion Table
| calorie (IT) | foot-pound |
|---|---|
| 1 cal (IT) | 3.08802520279 ft*lbf |
| 2 cal (IT) | 6.17605040559 ft*lbf |
| 3 cal (IT) | 9.26407560838 ft*lbf |
| 5 cal (IT) | 15.440126014 ft*lbf |
| 10 cal (IT) | 30.8802520279 ft*lbf |
| 20 cal (IT) | 61.7605040559 ft*lbf |
| 50 cal (IT) | 154.40126014 ft*lbf |
| 100 cal (IT) | 308.802520279 ft*lbf |
| 500 cal (IT) | 1544.0126014 ft*lbf |
| 1000 cal (IT) | 3088.02520279 ft*lbf |
Calorie (It)
The calorie (cal) is a unit of energy traditionally used to quantify the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius at standard atmospheric pressure.
History/Origin
The calorie was originally defined in the 19th century as a unit of heat energy in thermodynamics. It has historically been used in nutrition and physics, but has largely been replaced by the joule in scientific contexts. The 'small calorie' (cal) is distinct from the 'large calorie' (kcal), which is commonly used in food energy labeling.
Current Use
Today, the calorie is primarily used in nutrition to measure the energy content of foods and beverages, although the SI unit of energy, the joule, is increasingly preferred in scientific and technical fields.
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 calorie (IT) in foot-pound?
1 calorie (IT) (cal (IT)) = 3.08802520279 foot-pound (ft*lbf).
How do you convert calorie (IT) to foot-pound?
Multiply the calorie (IT) value by 3.08802520279. For example, 25 cal (IT) × 3.08802520279 = 77.2006300698 ft*lbf.
What is 10 calorie (IT) in foot-pound?
10 cal (IT) = 30.8802520279 ft*lbf.
Which unit is larger, the calorie (IT) or the foot-pound?
The calorie (IT) is the larger unit: 1 cal (IT) = 3.08802520279 ft*lbf.