BTU to Foot-Pound (BTU to ft·lb)
Convert BTU to ft·lb — Energy converter
Also written as BTU to ft-lb.
One btu equals 778.171144 ft·lb, so to convert BTU to foot-pounds you multiply the value by 778.171144. A btu is larger than a foot-pound — going the other way, 1 ft·lb = 0.0012850644 BTU. For example, 10 BTU = 7781.71 ft·lb and 50 BTU = 38908.56 ft·lb.
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1 BTU = 778.171144 ft·lb
BTU to Foot-Pound formula
1 BTU = 778.171144 ft·lb
Worked examples
- 25 BTU = 19454.28 ft·lb
- 100 BTU = 77817.11 ft·lb
BTU to Foot-Pound conversion table
| BTU (BTU) | Foot-Pound (ft·lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 778.171144 |
| 2 | 1556.34 |
| 3 | 2334.51 |
| 5 | 3890.86 |
| 8 | 6225.37 |
| 10 | 7781.71 |
| 12 | 9338.05 |
| 15 | 11672.57 |
| 20 | 15563.42 |
| 25 | 19454.28 |
| 50 | 38908.56 |
| 100 | 77817.11 |
| 250 | 194542.79 |
| 500 | 389085.57 |
| 1000 | 778171.14 |
Frequently asked questions
How many foot-pounds are in one btu?
One btu equals 778.171144 foot-pounds (ft·lb).
How many BTU are in one foot-pound?
One foot-pound equals 0.0012850644 BTU (BTU).
How do you convert BTU to foot-pounds?
1 BTU = 778.171144 ft·lb. Use the calculator above for any value.
What is 5 BTU in ft·lb?
5 BTU = 3890.86 ft·lb.
What is 100 BTU in ft·lb?
100 BTU = 77817.11 ft·lb.
What is 10 BTU in ft·lb?
10 BTU = 7781.71 ft·lb.
What is 20 BTU in ft·lb?
20 BTU = 15563.42 ft·lb.
Is a btu bigger than a foot-pound?
Yes. A btu is larger — one btu equals 778.171144 foot-pounds (ft·lb).