Foot-pounds to Kilocalories converter

To convert foot-pounds to kilocalories, enter the value in the first field. The result in kilocalories is calculated automatically using the exact conversion factor.

1 ft·lbf ≈ 0.00032404826681 kcal
1 kcal ≈ 3085.96003258 ft·lbf

Formula: kcal ≈ ft·lbf × 0.00032404826681
ft·lbf ≈ kcal × 3085.96003258

Definitions: 1 ft·lbf = 1.35581794833 J; 1 kcal = 1000 cal

The foot-pound (ft·lbf) is the work done by a force of one pound-force over a distance of one foot, about 1.356 joules. It is used in the United States for the muzzle energy of ammunition and for impact energy, and it should not be confused with the pound-foot, a unit of torque.

The kilocalorie (kcal) is 1,000 calories, exactly 4,184 joules. It is the unit behind the Calories on food labels and is used for diet and exercise energy, especially in the United States and, next to kilojoules, in many other countries.

See the conversion table with commonly used values, handy for quick reference or study.