Calorie to Foot-Pound (cal to ft·lb)

Convert cal to ft·lbEnergy converter

Also written as cal to ft-lb.

One calorie equals 3.085955 ft·lb, so to convert calories to foot-pounds you multiply the value by 3.085955. A calorie is larger than a foot-pound — going the other way, 1 ft·lb = 0.32404876 cal. For example, 10 cal = 30.859554 ft·lb and 50 cal = 154.297768 ft·lb.

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1 cal = 3.085955 ft·lb

Calorie to Foot-Pound formula

1 Calorie = 3.085955 ft·lb

Worked examples

  • 25 cal = 77.148884 ft·lb
  • 100 cal = 308.595536 ft·lb

Calorie to Foot-Pound conversion table

Calorie (cal)Foot-Pound (ft·lb)
13.085955
26.171911
39.257866
515.429777
824.687643
1030.859554
1237.031464
1546.28933
2061.719107
2577.148884
50154.297768
100308.595536
250771.488841
5001542.98
10003085.96

Frequently asked questions

How many foot-pounds are in one calorie?

One calorie equals 3.085955 foot-pounds (ft·lb).

How many calories are in one foot-pound?

One foot-pound equals 0.32404876 calories (cal).

How do you convert calories to foot-pounds?

1 Calorie = 3.085955 ft·lb. Use the calculator above for any value.

What is 5 cal in ft·lb?

5 cal = 15.429777 ft·lb.

What is 100 cal in ft·lb?

100 cal = 308.595536 ft·lb.

What is 10 cal in ft·lb?

10 cal = 30.859554 ft·lb.

What is 20 cal in ft·lb?

20 cal = 61.719107 ft·lb.

Is a calorie bigger than a foot-pound?

Yes. A calorie is larger — one calorie equals 3.085955 foot-pounds (ft·lb).

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