How many foot-pounds are in 1 joule?

1 joule equals 0.737562 ft·lbf.

How do I convert foot-pounds back to joules?

Use the reverse converter: 1 foot-pound equals 1.35582 J.

Yes. It uses the exact SI/NIST definitions of each unit and shows up to 6 significant digits.

To convert joules to foot-pounds, multiply the value by 0.737562149.

ft·lbf = J × 0.737562149

50 J × 0.737562149 = 36.88 ft·lbf

Joule (J): The SI unit of energy, one newton-metre, named after James Prescott Joule.
Foot-pound (ft·lbf): Used for torque and work in US engineering. About 1.3558179 joules.

How do I convert joules to foot-pounds?: To convert joules to foot-pounds, multiply the value by 0.737562149.
How many foot-pounds are in 1 joule?: 1 joule equals 0.737562 ft·lbf.
How many foot-pounds are in 10 joules?: 10 J equals 7.37562 ft·lbf.
How do I convert foot-pounds back to joules?: Use the reverse converter: 1 foot-pound equals 1.35582 J.
Is this converter accurate?: Yes. It uses the exact SI/NIST definitions of each unit and shows up to 6 significant digits.