Mechanical Work & Energy Converter – Convert Joules, Calories, Foot-pounds & More

Mechanical work and energy are fundamental concepts in physics and engineering, used to describe the ability to perform tasks or change systems. Common units for measuring mechanical work and energy include joules (J), calories (cal), foot-pounds (ft·lb), and kilowatt-hours (kWh). Converting between these units helps ensure precise calculations for energy consumption, mechanical systems, and scientific analysis.

Common conversions include:

1 Joule (J) = 0.239005736 Calories (cal)
1 Calorie (cal) = 4.184 Joules (J)
1 Foot-pound (ft·lb) = 1.35582 Joules (J)
1 Kilowatt-hour (kWh) = 3.6 million Joules (J)
1 Joule (J) = 0.000277778 Kilowatt-hours (kWh)
Use our Mechanical Work & Energy Converter to quickly and accurately convert between these units. Simply enter your value, select the units, and get fast, precise results instantly!