Convert foot-pound to kilocalorie (th)
Please provide values below to convert foot-pound [ft*lbf] to kilocalorie (th) [kcal (th)], or Convert kilocalorie (th) to foot-pound.
1 ft*lbf = 0.000324048267208 kcal (th). To convert foot-pound to kilocalorie (th), multiply the value by 0.000324048267208; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kcal (th) = 3085.96002878 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 = 0.000324048267208 kcal (th)
- 1 kcal (th) = 3085.96002878 ft*lbf
- 10 ft*lbf = 0.00324048267208 kcal (th)
- 100 ft*lbf = 0.0324048267208 kcal (th)
How to Convert Foot-Pound to Kilocalorie (Th)
1 ft*lbf = 0.000324048267208413 kcal (th)
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf to kcal (th):
15 ft*lbf = 15 × 0.000324048267208413 kcal (th) = 0.0048607240081262 kcal (th)
Foot-Pound to Kilocalorie (Th) Conversion Table
| foot-pound | kilocalorie (th) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft*lbf | 0.000324048267208 kcal (th) |
| 2 ft*lbf | 0.000648096534417 kcal (th) |
| 3 ft*lbf | 0.000972144801625 kcal (th) |
| 5 ft*lbf | 0.00162024133604 kcal (th) |
| 10 ft*lbf | 0.00324048267208 kcal (th) |
| 20 ft*lbf | 0.00648096534417 kcal (th) |
| 50 ft*lbf | 0.0162024133604 kcal (th) |
| 100 ft*lbf | 0.0324048267208 kcal (th) |
| 500 ft*lbf | 0.162024133604 kcal (th) |
| 1000 ft*lbf | 0.324048267208 kcal (th) |
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.
Kilocalorie (Th)
A kilocalorie (kcal) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 calories, commonly used to measure the energy content of food and beverages.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie originated in the 19th century as a unit to quantify heat energy, especially in nutrition and thermodynamics. It was widely adopted in the early 20th century for dietary energy measurement.
Current Use
Today, the kilocalorie is primarily used in nutrition to express the energy content of food and drinks, although it is often simply called a 'calorie' in everyday language.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot-pound in kilocalorie (th)?
1 foot-pound (ft*lbf) = 0.000324048267208 kilocalorie (th) (kcal (th)).
How do you convert foot-pound to kilocalorie (th)?
Multiply the foot-pound value by 0.000324048267208. For example, 25 ft*lbf × 0.000324048267208 = 0.00810120668021 kcal (th).
What is 10 foot-pound in kilocalorie (th)?
10 ft*lbf = 0.00324048267208 kcal (th).
Which unit is larger, the foot-pound or the kilocalorie (th)?
The kilocalorie (th) is the larger unit: 1 ft*lbf equals only 0.000324048267208 kcal (th).