Convert calorie (th) to foot-pound
Please provide values below to convert calorie (th) [cal (th)] to foot-pound [ft*lbf], or Convert foot-pound to calorie (th).
1 cal (th) = 3.08596002878 ft*lbf. To convert calorie (th) to foot-pound, multiply the value by 3.08596002878; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft*lbf = 0.324048267208 cal (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 cal (th) = 3.08596002878 ft*lbf
- 1 ft*lbf = 0.324048267208 cal (th)
- 10 cal (th) = 30.8596002878 ft*lbf
- 100 cal (th) = 308.596002878 ft*lbf
How to Convert Calorie (Th) to Foot-Pound
1 cal (th) = 3.0859600287782 ft*lbf
Example: convert 15 cal (th) to ft*lbf:
15 cal (th) = 15 × 3.0859600287782 ft*lbf = 46.289400431673 ft*lbf
Calorie (Th) to Foot-Pound Conversion Table
| calorie (th) | foot-pound |
|---|---|
| 1 cal (th) | 3.08596002878 ft*lbf |
| 2 cal (th) | 6.17192005756 ft*lbf |
| 3 cal (th) | 9.25788008633 ft*lbf |
| 5 cal (th) | 15.4298001439 ft*lbf |
| 10 cal (th) | 30.8596002878 ft*lbf |
| 20 cal (th) | 61.7192005756 ft*lbf |
| 50 cal (th) | 154.298001439 ft*lbf |
| 100 cal (th) | 308.596002878 ft*lbf |
| 500 cal (th) | 1542.98001439 ft*lbf |
| 1000 cal (th) | 3085.96002878 ft*lbf |
Calorie (Th)
The calorie (th) is a unit of energy used to quantify the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius.
History/Origin
The calorie (th) was historically used in the context of thermochemistry and nutrition, originating from the calorie concept in the 19th century. It has largely been replaced by the joule in scientific contexts but remains in common use in some regions and fields.
Current Use
Today, the calorie (th) is primarily used in nutrition labeling and food energy measurements, especially in regions where the thermochemical calorie is still recognized, although the joule is the SI standard.
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 (th) in foot-pound?
1 calorie (th) (cal (th)) = 3.08596002878 foot-pound (ft*lbf).
How do you convert calorie (th) to foot-pound?
Multiply the calorie (th) value by 3.08596002878. For example, 25 cal (th) × 3.08596002878 = 77.1490007195 ft*lbf.
What is 10 calorie (th) in foot-pound?
10 cal (th) = 30.8596002878 ft*lbf.
Which unit is larger, the calorie (th) or the foot-pound?
The calorie (th) is the larger unit: 1 cal (th) = 3.08596002878 ft*lbf.