British thermal unit to foot-pound
Live British thermal unit (BTU) to foot-pound (ft·lb) converter. Plus a 10-value reference table and FAQs.
Conversion table
Ten sample values from British thermal unit to foot-pound. Use the converter above for arbitrary values.
| British thermal unit (BTU) | → | foot-pound (ft·lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 BTU | → | 0.778169 ft·lb |
| 0.01 BTU | → | 7.781693 ft·lb |
| 0.1 BTU | → | 77.816926 ft·lb |
| 0.5 BTU | → | 389.084631 ft·lb |
| 1 BTU | → | 778.169262 ft·lb |
| 2 BTU | → | 1,556.338525 ft·lb |
| 5 BTU | → | 3,890.846311 ft·lb |
| 10 BTU | → | 7,781.692623 ft·lb |
| 100 BTU | → | 77,816.926227 ft·lb |
| 1,000 BTU | → | 778,169.262266 ft·lb |
About the British thermal unit
≈ 1055 J. HVAC in the US.
About the foot-pound
Energy to lift 1 lb by 1 ft. Torque, firearms.
How British thermal unit to foot-pound conversion works
Both units belong to Energy. Unitbox first expresses the input in the category reference unit (J), then expresses that same quantity in foot-pound.
The right unit depends on the convention used by your industry, country, instrument, or source document.
Unit definitions and conversion factors are maintained in the Unitbox methodology. Last reviewed with the current conversion dataset.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert British thermal unit to foot-pound?
Multiply the British thermal unit value by 778.169262 to get it in foot-pound. For example, 10 BTU = 7,781.6926 ft·lb.
What is 1 BTU in ft·lb?
1 BTU = 778.169262 ft·lb.
What is 100 BTU in ft·lb?
100 BTU = 77,816.9262 ft·lb.
What is the formula?
Linear: multiply by 778.169262 (the unit factor ratio).
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