Foot-pounds to Kilowatt-hours Converter

To convert a measurement in foot-pounds to kilowatt-hours, multiply the value by 0.000000376616. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the joule.

For example, to convert 5 ft·lb to kilowatt-hours: 5 × 0.000000376616 = 0.00000188308 kWh.

A foot-pound is an imperial unit of energy equal to the work done when a force of one pound-force acts through a distance of one foot, about 1.356 joules. The foot-pound comes from imperial mechanics and is still used in the US for torque and energy, notably to describe the muzzle energy of firearms and the output of engines.

Common uses of foot-pounds include: Firearm muzzle energy; Torque specifications (as ft·lbf); Mechanical work in imperial units; Engine and tool energy ratings.

A kilowatt-hour equals 1,000 watt-hours, or 3.6 million joules, and is the standard unit for billing electrical energy. The kilowatt-hour became the universal unit of electricity metering because it conveniently expresses household consumption. Running a 1,000-watt appliance for one hour uses exactly one kWh.

Common uses of kilowatt-hours include: Household electricity billing; Electric vehicle battery capacity; Home solar and battery systems; Energy audits and efficiency ratings.

Here are some common values converted:

1 ft·lb = 0.000000376616 kWh 5 ft·lb = 0.00000188308 kWh 10 ft·lb = 0.000003766161 kWh 50 ft·lb = 0.000018830805 kWh 100 ft·lb = 0.00003766161 kWh