Joule to foot-pound converter (j to ftlb)

Conversion Formula

1 j = 0.737562 ftlb

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Joule = 1.000 joules
   1 Foot-pound = 1.356 joules
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 j = (1.000 J) / (1.356 J/ftlb) = 0.737562 ftlb
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in j by 0.737562 to get the equivalent in ftlb

Example Conversion

Convert 5 j to ftlb:

5 j × 0.737562 = 3.688 ftlb