Convert erg to foot-pound
Please provide values below to convert erg [erg] to foot-pound [ft*lbf], or Convert foot-pound to erg.
1 erg = 7.3756214837e-08 ft*lbf. To convert erg to foot-pound, multiply the value by 7.3756214837e-08; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft*lbf = 13558179.5 erg). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 erg = 7.3756214837e-08 ft*lbf
- 1 ft*lbf = 13558179.5 erg
- 10 erg = 7.3756214837e-07 ft*lbf
- 100 erg = 7.3756214837e-06 ft*lbf
How to Convert Erg to Foot-Pound
1 erg = 7.37562148369551e-08 ft*lbf
Example: convert 15 erg to ft*lbf:
15 erg = 15 × 7.37562148369551e-08 ft*lbf = 1.10634322255433e-06 ft*lbf
Erg to Foot-Pound Conversion Table
| erg | foot-pound |
|---|---|
| 1 erg | 7.3756214837e-08 ft*lbf |
| 2 erg | 1.47512429674e-07 ft*lbf |
| 3 erg | 2.21268644511e-07 ft*lbf |
| 5 erg | 3.68781074185e-07 ft*lbf |
| 10 erg | 7.3756214837e-07 ft*lbf |
| 20 erg | 1.47512429674e-06 ft*lbf |
| 50 erg | 3.68781074185e-06 ft*lbf |
| 100 erg | 7.3756214837e-06 ft*lbf |
| 500 erg | 3.68781074185e-05 ft*lbf |
| 1000 erg | 7.3756214837e-05 ft*lbf |
Erg
The erg is a unit of energy in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, defined as the amount of work done when a force of one dyne displaces an object by one centimeter.
History/Origin
The erg was introduced in the late 19th century as part of the CGS system of units, primarily used in physics to measure small amounts of energy before the adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the erg is largely obsolete and rarely used outside of specific scientific contexts, with the SI unit joule being the standard for energy measurement. It remains relevant in some fields like astrophysics and theoretical physics.
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 erg in foot-pound?
1 erg (erg) = 7.3756214837e-08 foot-pound (ft*lbf).
How do you convert erg to foot-pound?
Multiply the erg value by 7.3756214837e-08. For example, 25 erg × 7.3756214837e-08 = 1.84390537092e-06 ft*lbf.
What is 10 erg in foot-pound?
10 erg = 7.3756214837e-07 ft*lbf.
Which unit is larger, the erg or the foot-pound?
The foot-pound is the larger unit: 1 erg equals only 7.3756214837e-08 ft*lbf.