Joules to foot-pounds converter
Foot-pounds (ft·lbf)
1 joule = 0.7375621493 foot-pounds
How to convert joules to foot-pounds
ft·lbf = J × 0.737562149277
Multiply the number of joules by 0.737562149277 to get foot-pounds. Going the other way, divide by 0.737562149277 (or multiply by 1.35581794833).
One joule is exactly defined as 0.737562149277 foot-pounds (to 12 significant figures), and one foot-pound is 1.35581794833 joules.
Worked examples
- Convert 5 joules: 5 × 0.737562149277 = 3.687810746 3.687810746 foot-pounds.
- Convert 12.5 joules: 12.5 × 0.737562149277 = 9.219526866 9.219526866 foot-pounds.
- Convert 250 joules: 250 × 0.737562149277 = 184.3905373 184.3905373 foot-pounds.
Quick-reference table
| J | ft·lbf |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.7375621493 |
| 2 | 1.475124299 |
| 3 | 2.212686448 |
| 5 | 3.687810746 |
| 10 | 7.375621493 |
| 15 | 11.06343224 |
| 20 | 14.75124299 |
| 25 | 18.43905373 |
| 50 | 36.87810746 |
| 75 | 55.3171612 |
| 100 | 73.75621493 |
| 1,000 | 737.5621493 |
| ft·lbf | J |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.355817948 |
| 2 | 2.711635897 |
| 3 | 4.067453845 |
| 5 | 6.779089742 |
| 10 | 13.55817948 |
| 15 | 20.33726922 |
| 20 | 27.11635897 |
| 25 | 33.89544871 |
| 50 | 67.79089742 |
| 75 | 101.6863461 |
| 100 | 135.5817948 |
| 1,000 | 1,355.817948 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many foot-pounds are in 1 joule?
1 joule equals 0.7375621493 foot-pounds.
What is the formula to convert joules to foot-pounds?
Use ft·lbf = J × 0.737562149277. Multiply the number of joules by 0.737562149277 to get foot-pounds. Going the other way, divide by 0.737562149277 (or multiply by 1.35581794833).
What is 100 joules in foot-pounds?
100 joules is 73.75621493 foot-pounds.