Convert Joules to Foot-pounds
1 joule = 0.73756215 foot-pounds. Multiply the number of joules by 0.737562149277.
Joules to Foot-pounds table
| Joules | Foot-pounds |
|---|---|
| 1 J | 0.73756215 ft·lb |
| 2 J | 1.4751243 ft·lb |
| 3 J | 2.2126864 ft·lb |
| 4 J | 2.9502486 ft·lb |
| 5 J | 3.6878107 ft·lb |
| 10 J | 7.3756215 ft·lb |
| 20 J | 14.751243 ft·lb |
| 25 J | 18.439054 ft·lb |
| 50 J | 36.878107 ft·lb |
| 100 J | 73.756215 ft·lb |
| 500 J | 368.78107 ft·lb |
| 1000 J | 737.56215 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.