Convert Foot Pounds to Joules
1 foot pound = 1.355818 joules. Type any value below to convert in either direction — the calculation happens in your browser.
Foot Pounds to Joules formula
Multiply the number of foot pounds by 1.355818 to get joules.
joules = foot pounds × 1.355818To go the other way: divide the number of joules by 1.355818, or multiply by 0.7375621.
foot pounds = joules ÷ 1.355818Foot Pounds to Joules conversion table
| Foot Pounds | Joules |
|---|---|
| 1 ft⋅lb | 1.355818 J |
| 2 ft⋅lb | 2.711636 J |
| 3 ft⋅lb | 4.067454 J |
| 4 ft⋅lb | 5.423272 J |
| 5 ft⋅lb | 6.77909 J |
| 6 ft⋅lb | 8.134908 J |
| 7 ft⋅lb | 9.490726 J |
| 8 ft⋅lb | 10.846544 J |
| 9 ft⋅lb | 12.202362 J |
| 10 ft⋅lb | 13.558179 J |
| 15 ft⋅lb | 20.337269 J |
| 20 ft⋅lb | 27.116359 J |
| 25 ft⋅lb | 33.895449 J |
| 30 ft⋅lb | 40.674538 J |
| 40 ft⋅lb | 54.232718 J |
| 50 ft⋅lb | 67.790897 J |
| 75 ft⋅lb | 101.686346 J |
| 100 ft⋅lb | 135.581795 J |
| 250 ft⋅lb | 338.954487 J |
| 500 ft⋅lb | 677.908974 J |
| 1,000 ft⋅lb | 1,355.818 J |
Joules to Foot Pounds conversion table
| Joules | Foot Pounds |
|---|---|
| 1 J | 0.7375621 ft⋅lb |
| 2 J | 1.475124 ft⋅lb |
| 3 J | 2.212686 ft⋅lb |
| 4 J | 2.950249 ft⋅lb |
| 5 J | 3.687811 ft⋅lb |
| 6 J | 4.425373 ft⋅lb |
| 7 J | 5.162935 ft⋅lb |
| 8 J | 5.900497 ft⋅lb |
| 9 J | 6.638059 ft⋅lb |
| 10 J | 7.375621 ft⋅lb |
About the foot pound
A foot pound is the work done lifting one pound through one foot, about 1.356 joules.
About the joule
The joule is the SI unit of energy — the work done by one newton acting over one metre.
Frequently asked questions
How many joules are in a foot pound?
There are 1.355818 joules in one foot pound.
How many foot pounds are in a joule?
There are 0.7375621 foot pounds in one joule.
Is this conversion exact?
The ratio between the foot pound and the joule is fixed by definition, so the conversion is exact — the figures shown here are rounded for readability only.
What is 10 foot pounds in joules?
10 foot pounds equals 13.558179 joules.
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