Foot-pounds to British Thermal Units
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Quick reference
| Foot-pounds (ftlb) | British Thermal Units (btu) |
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Formula
British Thermal Units = foot-pounds × 0.0012850644
Multiply the foot-pounds value by 0.0012850643565294865 to get british thermal units. To reverse — divide british thermal units by 0.0012850643565294865 to get foot-pounds.
About this conversion
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 →
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 →
Source: NIST International Reference