Kilocalories to Foot-pounds converter

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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