foot-pound

[ foot-pound ]

noun

, Physics.

1. a foot-pound-second unit of work or energy, equal to the work done by a force of one pound when its point of application moves through a distance of one foot in the direction of the force. : ft-lb

foot-pound

noun

1. an fps unit of work or energy equal to the work done when a force of 1 pound moves through a distance of 1 foot ft-lb

foot-pound

1. A unit of work equal to the work or energy needed to lift a one-pound weight a distance of one foot against the force of the Earth's gravity. One foot pound is equivalent to 1.3558 joules.
2. A unit of torque equal to a pound of force acting perpendicularly to an axis of rotation at a distance of one foot.
3. Also called pound-foot

Word History and Origins

Origin of foot-pound¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

Serial 1 didn’t provide the power rating, but with 90 Newton-meters and 66 foot-pounds of torque, it’s sure to get you up a steep slope without much effort.

From The Verge

It’s faster than a Raptor, 770 foot-pounds of torque, zero to 60 in 4 seconds.

From The Verge

At one point, he wondered how much energy in foot-pounds is expended in driving a truck for six hours.

From Washington Post

When engaged, the motor will put out 90 Newton-meters and 60 foot-pounds of torque, which is more than enough to climb most hills and fly along any straightaways.

From The Verge

It can crank out 625 foot-pounds of torque, a measure of rotational force.

From Seattle Times