Erg to foot-pound converter (erg to ftlb)

Conversion Formula

1 erg = 7.38e-8 ftlb

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Erg = 1.00e-7 joules
   1 Foot-pound = 1.356 joules
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 erg = (1.00e-7 J) / (1.356 J/ftlb) = 7.38e-8 ftlb
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in erg by 7.38e-8 to get the equivalent in ftlb

Example Conversion

Convert 5 erg to ftlb:

5 erg × 7.38e-8 = 3.69e-7 ftlb