Convert foot pound-force/second to dekajoule/second
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/second [ft*lbf/s] to dekajoule/second [daJ/s], or Convert dekajoule/second to foot pound-force/second.
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/second to Dekajoule/second
1 ft*lbf/s = 0.135581795 daJ/s
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/s to daJ/s:
15 ft*lbf/s = 15 × 0.135581795 daJ/s = 2.033726925 daJ/s
Foot Pound-Force/second to Dekajoule/second Conversion Table
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Foot Pound-Force/second
The foot pound-force per second (ft·lbf/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of work done or energy transferred, where one foot pound-force is the work done when a force of one pound-force moves an object one foot.
History/Origin
The foot pound-force per second has been used historically in engineering and physics, especially in the United States, as a practical unit of power in mechanical and thermodynamic contexts before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the foot pound-force per second is primarily used in certain engineering fields, such as mechanical and aerospace engineering, for expressing power in systems where imperial units are standard, though it is less common with the global shift towards SI units.
Dekajoule/second
Dekajoule per second (daJ/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one dekajoule equals ten joules per second.
History/Origin
The dekajoule is a non-SI unit introduced as a multiple of the joule, primarily used in older or specialized contexts. Its usage has declined with the adoption of the SI system, but it remains recognized for certain applications involving large energy quantities.
Current Use
Today, daJ/s is rarely used in scientific contexts, with the watt (W) being the standard SI unit for power. However, it may still appear in legacy systems or specific industrial measurements where larger energy units are convenient.