Convert foot-pound to calorie (IT)
Please provide values below to convert foot-pound [ft*lbf] to calorie (IT) [cal (IT)], or Convert calorie (IT) to foot-pound.
1 ft*lbf = 0.323831553931 cal (IT). To convert foot-pound to calorie (IT), multiply the value by 0.323831553931; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cal (IT) = 3.08802520279 ft*lbf). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ft*lbf = 0.323831553931 cal (IT)
- 1 cal (IT) = 3.08802520279 ft*lbf
- 10 ft*lbf = 3.23831553931 cal (IT)
- 100 ft*lbf = 32.3831553931 cal (IT)
How to Convert Foot-Pound to Calorie (It)
1 ft*lbf = 0.323831553931404 cal (IT)
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf to cal (IT):
15 ft*lbf = 15 × 0.323831553931404 cal (IT) = 4.85747330897105 cal (IT)
Foot-Pound to Calorie (It) Conversion Table
| foot-pound | calorie (IT) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft*lbf | 0.323831553931 cal (IT) |
| 2 ft*lbf | 0.647663107863 cal (IT) |
| 3 ft*lbf | 0.971494661794 cal (IT) |
| 5 ft*lbf | 1.61915776966 cal (IT) |
| 10 ft*lbf | 3.23831553931 cal (IT) |
| 20 ft*lbf | 6.47663107863 cal (IT) |
| 50 ft*lbf | 16.1915776966 cal (IT) |
| 100 ft*lbf | 32.3831553931 cal (IT) |
| 500 ft*lbf | 161.915776966 cal (IT) |
| 1000 ft*lbf | 323.831553931 cal (IT) |
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.
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 It has historically been used in nutrition and physics, but has largely been replaced by the joule in scientific contexts.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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot-pound in calorie (IT)?
1 foot-pound (ft*lbf) = 0.323831553931 calorie (IT) (cal (IT)).
How do you convert foot-pound to calorie (IT)?
Multiply the foot-pound value by 0.323831553931. For example, 25 ft*lbf × 0.323831553931 = 8.09578884829 cal (IT).
What is 10 foot-pound in calorie (IT)?
10 ft*lbf = 3.23831553931 cal (IT).
Which unit is larger, the foot-pound or the calorie (IT)?
The calorie (IT) is the larger unit: 1 ft*lbf equals only 0.323831553931 cal (IT).