Kilocalorie to foot-pound converter (kcal to ftlb)

Conversion Formula

1 kcal = 3.09k ftlb

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Kilocalorie = 4.18k joules
   1 Foot-pound = 1.356 joules
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 kcal = (4.18k J) / (1.356 J/ftlb) = 3.09k ftlb
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in kcal by 3.09k to get the equivalent in ftlb

Example Conversion

Convert 5 kcal to ftlb:

5 kcal × 3.09k = 15.43k ftlb