Foot-pound to BTU Converter
Convert foot-pounds to btu with this free energy converter. The exact relationship used on this page is 1 foot-pound = 0.00128506746346 btu. Type any number — the result updates instantly, works on phones and desktops, and is ready to copy into homework, a spec sheet, or a shopping list.
Formula: BTU = Foot-pound × 0.00128506746346
How to convert foot-pounds to btu
- Enter the value in foot-pounds in the converter.
- Read the equivalent amount in btu.
- Use the swap link if you need btu to foot-pound instead.
- Check the table for common values without typing.
Worked examples
- 1 ft·lb = 0.001285067463 BTU
- 5 ft·lb = 0.006425337317 BTU
- 10 ft·lb = 0.01285067463 BTU
- 25 ft·lb = 0.03212668659 BTU
Conversion table
Common foot-pounds values converted to btu.
| ft·lb | BTU |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001285067463 |
| 2 | 0.002570134927 |
| 3 | 0.00385520239 |
| 4 | 0.005140269854 |
| 5 | 0.006425337317 |
| 6 | 0.007710404781 |
| 7 | 0.008995472244 |
| 8 | 0.01028053971 |
| 9 | 0.01156560717 |
| 10 | 0.01285067463 |
| 20 | 0.02570134927 |
| 50 | 0.06425337317 |
| 100 | 0.1285067463 |
| 250 | 0.3212668659 |
| 500 | 0.6425337317 |
| 1,000 | 1.285067463 |
About this conversion
Foot-pound (ft·lb) and BTU (BTU) are both energy units. Energy converters connect food labels (kcal), electricity bills (kWh), physics (joules), and heating (BTU). Bookmark this URL when you convert foot-pounds to btu often, then explore related pairs in the same category if you need a different target unit.
Need the other direction? Open the btu to foot-pound converter.
FAQ
How many btu are in 1 foot-pound?+
1 foot-pound equals 0.00128506746346 btu.
What is the formula to convert foot-pounds to btu?+
BTU = Foot-pound × 0.00128506746346
How do I convert foot-pounds to btu by hand?+
Multiply the foot-pound value by 0.00128506746346. Example: 10 foot-pounds × 0.00128506746346 = 0.0128506746346 btu.
Is this ft·lb to BTU converter accurate?+
Yes. Linear conversions use internationally agreed factors relative to SI. Temperature and inverse fuel units use the standard offset or reciprocal formulas, not a guessed scale factor.