How to convert kilowatt-hours to foot-pounds
To convert a measurement in kilowatt-hours to foot-pounds, multiply the value by 2,655,223.7374. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the joule.
For example, to convert 5 kWh to foot-pounds: 5 × 2,655,223.7374 = 13,276,118.687 ft·lb.
What is a kilowatt-hour?
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.
What is a foot-pound?
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.
Kilowatt-hours to foot-pounds worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 kWh = 2,655,223.7374 ft·lb 5 kWh = 13,276,118.687 ft·lb 10 kWh = 26,552,237.374 ft·lb 50 kWh = 132,761,186.8699 ft·lb 100 kWh = 265,522,373.7398 ft·lb
Frequently asked questions
How many foot-pounds are in one kilowatt-hour?
One kilowatt-hour (kWh) equals 2,655,223.7374 foot-pounds (ft·lb). Multiply any value in kilowatt-hours by 2,655,223.7374 to convert to foot-pounds.
How do I convert kilowatt-hours to foot-pounds?
Multiply the value in kilowatt-hours by 2,655,223.7374. For example, 5 kWh × 2,655,223.7374 = 13,276,118.687 ft·lb.
How do I convert foot-pounds to kilowatt-hours?
Multiply the value in foot-pounds by 0.000000376616, or divide by 2,655,223.7374. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the kilowatt-hour to foot-pound conversion exact?
The thermochemical calorie is defined as exactly 4.184 J and the BTU as 1055.056 J. Conversions between SI energy units are exact.
What is the formula for kilowatt-hours to foot-pounds?
The formula is: ft·lb = kWh × 2,655,223.7374. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the joule.