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Convert Joules to Foot-pounds

1 joule = 0.73756215 foot-pounds. Multiply the number of joules by 0.737562149277.

Result
0.7375621493

1 J = 0.7375621493 ft·lb

Multiply the number of joules by 0.737562149277.

Results are rounded for display. Double-check values for critical work.

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Joules to Foot-pounds table

JoulesFoot-pounds
1 J0.73756215 ft·lb
2 J1.4751243 ft·lb
3 J2.2126864 ft·lb
4 J2.9502486 ft·lb
5 J3.6878107 ft·lb
10 J7.3756215 ft·lb
20 J14.751243 ft·lb
25 J18.439054 ft·lb
50 J36.878107 ft·lb
100 J73.756215 ft·lb
500 J368.78107 ft·lb
1000 J737.56215 ft·lb

Joules to Foot-pounds in your head

Multiply by 3, then divide by 4.

That lands within 2% of the exact value.

10 J → 7.5 ft·lb in your head, 7.37562 ft·lb exactly.

About these units

The joule (J) is an SI base or derived unit of energy & work.

The foot-pound (ft·lb) is an imperial unit of energy & work, equal to 1.3558179 joules.

Going the other way, 1 foot-pound = 1.3558179 joules. Diet calories, electricity bills in kilowatt-hours, boiler ratings in BTU and particle physics in electronvolts are all the same physical quantity. Convert energy across every scale from the atomic to the industrial.

Frequently asked

How many foot-pounds are in a joule?
1 joule = 0.73756215 foot-pounds.
How do you convert joules to foot-pounds?
Multiply the number of joules by 0.737562149277.
What is 10 J in ft·lb?
10 J = 7.3756215 ft·lb.

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