To convert foot pounds per second to kilocalories per hour, multiply by 1.166573761.
The calculation uses 1 ft·lb/s = 1.166573761 kcal/h. Results are displayed to at most 10 significant digits. Definitions can be exact while a displayed decimal is rounded. Match the displayed precision to your original measurement.
The formula
ft·lb/s- Input unit: foot pounds per second
kcal/h- Output unit: kilocalories per hour
How to use this calculator
- Enter a value in ft·lb/s.
- Multiply by the stored conversion factor.
- Read the result in kcal/h; divide by the same factor to convert back.
Worked examples
Worked conversion
1 ft·lb/s × 1.166573761 ≈ 1.166573761 kcal/h.
Reverse conversion
1.166573761 kcal/h ÷ 1.166573761 ≈ 1 ft·lb/s. Rounding intermediate values can change the last displayed digit.
Frequently asked questions
What factor does this converter use?
It uses 1.166573761 kcal/h per ft·lb/s.
Why can another converter show a slightly different answer?
Check the unit convention first (such as US versus Imperial or decimal versus binary), then compare rounding. Measurement uncertainty is separate from the unit conversion.
ft·lb/s to kcal/h table
| ft·lb/s | kcal/h (rounded) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 1.166573761 |
| 2 | 2.333147521 |
| 5 | 5.832868803 |
| 10 | 11.66573761 |
| 100 | 116.6573761 |