Convert foot-pound to megajoule
Please provide values below to convert foot-pound [ft*lbf] to megajoule [MJ], or Convert megajoule to foot-pound.
How to Convert Foot-Pound to Megajoule
1 ft*lbf = 1.35581795e-06 MJ
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf to MJ:
15 ft*lbf = 15 × 1.35581795e-06 MJ = 2.033726925e-05 MJ
Foot-Pound to Megajoule Conversion Table
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Foot-Pound
A foot-pound is a unit of energy or work equal to the work done when a force of one pound-force is exerted over a distance of one foot.
History/Origin
The foot-pound has been used primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom as a customary unit of energy, originating from imperial and US customary measurement systems, before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the foot-pound is still used in certain fields such as engineering, automotive, and aerospace industries in the US for expressing torque and energy, although the SI unit joule is more common internationally.
Megajoule
A megajoule (MJ) is a unit of energy equal to one million joules.
History/Origin
The megajoule was introduced as part of the metric system to measure large amounts of energy, especially in scientific and engineering contexts, aligning with the SI units established in the 20th century.
Current Use
The megajoule is used in fields such as physics, engineering, and energy industries to quantify large energy quantities, including in energy production, consumption, and scientific research.