British Thermal Units to Foot-pounds

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btu
ftlb
1 btu = — ftlb

Quick reference

British Thermal Units (btu)Foot-pounds (ftlb)

Formula

Foot-pounds = british thermal units × 778.17114

Multiply the british thermal units value by 778.171143662138 to get foot-pounds. To reverse — divide foot-pounds by 778.171143662138 to get british thermal units.

About this conversion

The British Thermal Unit (BTU) is the energy needed to raise one pound of water by 1°F, equal to approximately 1,055 joules. Widely used in HVAC and heating systems. Learn more →

The foot-pound (ft·lb) is an imperial unit of energy equal to the work done by a force of one pound over one foot, used in mechanical engineering. Learn more →

Source: NIST International Reference