👉 The term "footpounds" is a unit of measurement commonly used in the United States and Canada. It is defined as one pound, or 16 ounces, equal to approximately 0.352 pounds (approximately 14.4 kilograms). This unit is often used for weighing objects such as weights, scales, and measuring materials like nails and screws. The footpounds are also commonly used in financial transactions and sports betting to measure weight of bets placed on sports events.
