Kilojoules to foot-pounds converter
Foot-pounds (ft·lbf)
1 kilojoule = 737.5621493 foot-pounds
How to convert kilojoules to foot-pounds
ft·lbf = kJ × 737.562149277
Multiply the number of kilojoules by 737.562149277 to get foot-pounds. Going the other way, divide by 737.562149277 (or multiply by 0.00135581794833).
One kilojoule is exactly defined as 737.562149277 foot-pounds (to 12 significant figures), and one foot-pound is 0.00135581794833 kilojoules.
Worked examples
- Convert 5 kilojoules: 5 × 737.562149277 = 3,687.810746 3,687.810746 foot-pounds.
- Convert 12.5 kilojoules: 12.5 × 737.562149277 = 9,219.526866 9,219.526866 foot-pounds.
- Convert 250 kilojoules: 250 × 737.562149277 = 184,390.5373 184,390.5373 foot-pounds.
Quick-reference table
| kJ | ft·lbf |
|---|---|
| 1 | 737.5621493 |
| 2 | 1,475.124299 |
| 3 | 2,212.686448 |
| 5 | 3,687.810746 |
| 10 | 7,375.621493 |
| 15 | 11,063.43224 |
| 20 | 14,751.24299 |
| 25 | 18,439.05373 |
| 50 | 36,878.10746 |
| 75 | 55,317.1612 |
| 100 | 73,756.21493 |
| 1,000 | 737,562.1493 |
| ft·lbf | kJ |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001355817948 |
| 2 | 0.002711635897 |
| 3 | 0.004067453845 |
| 5 | 0.006779089742 |
| 10 | 0.01355817948 |
| 15 | 0.02033726922 |
| 20 | 0.02711635897 |
| 25 | 0.03389544871 |
| 50 | 0.06779089742 |
| 75 | 0.1016863461 |
| 100 | 0.1355817948 |
| 1,000 | 1.355817948 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many foot-pounds are in 1 kilojoule?
1 kilojoule equals 737.5621493 foot-pounds.
What is the formula to convert kilojoules to foot-pounds?
Use ft·lbf = kJ × 737.562149277. Multiply the number of kilojoules by 737.562149277 to get foot-pounds. Going the other way, divide by 737.562149277 (or multiply by 0.00135581794833).
What is 100 kilojoules in foot-pounds?
100 kilojoules is 73,756.21493 foot-pounds.