Convert foot-pound to electron-volt
Please provide values below to convert foot-pound [ft*lbf] to electron-volt [eV], or Convert electron-volt to foot-pound.
1 ft*lbf = 8.4624e+18 eV. To convert foot-pound to electron-volt, multiply the value by 8.4624e+18; to go the other way, divide by it (1 eV = 1.1817e-19 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 = 8.4624e+18 eV
- 1 eV = 1.1817e-19 ft*lbf
- 10 ft*lbf = 8.4624e+19 eV
- 100 ft*lbf = 8.4624e+20 eV
How to Convert Foot-Pound to Electron-Volt
1 ft*lbf = 8.46235003824179e+18 eV
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf to eV:
15 ft*lbf = 15 × 8.46235003824179e+18 eV = 1.26935250573627e+20 eV
Foot-Pound to Electron-Volt Conversion Table
| foot-pound | electron-volt |
|---|---|
| 1 ft*lbf | 8.4624e+18 eV |
| 2 ft*lbf | 1.6925e+19 eV |
| 3 ft*lbf | 2.5387e+19 eV |
| 5 ft*lbf | 4.2312e+19 eV |
| 10 ft*lbf | 8.4624e+19 eV |
| 20 ft*lbf | 1.6925e+20 eV |
| 50 ft*lbf | 4.2312e+20 eV |
| 100 ft*lbf | 8.4624e+20 eV |
| 500 ft*lbf | 4.2312e+21 eV |
| 1000 ft*lbf | 8.4624e+21 eV |
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.
Electron-Volt
An electron-volt (eV) is a unit of energy equal to the amount of kinetic energy gained or lost by an electron when it is accelerated through an electric potential difference of one volt.
History/Origin
The electron-volt was introduced in the early 20th century as a convenient unit for expressing atomic and subatomic energies, especially in quantum physics and particle physics, replacing larger units like the joule for small-scale energies.
Current Use
The electron-volt is widely used in physics and chemistry to quantify energies at the atomic and subatomic levels, such as in spectroscopy, particle physics, and quantum mechanics, due to its convenience in expressing small energy values.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot-pound in electron-volt?
1 foot-pound (ft*lbf) = 8.4624e+18 electron-volt (eV).
How do you convert foot-pound to electron-volt?
Multiply the foot-pound value by 8.4624e+18. For example, 25 ft*lbf × 8.4624e+18 = 2.1156e+20 eV.
What is 10 foot-pound in electron-volt?
10 ft*lbf = 8.4624e+19 eV.
Which unit is larger, the foot-pound or the electron-volt?
The foot-pound is the larger unit: 1 ft*lbf = 8.4624e+18 eV.