Convert gigajoule/second to kilojoule/minute
Please provide values below to convert gigajoule/second [GJ/s] to kilojoule/minute [kJ/min], or Convert kilojoule/minute to gigajoule/second.
How to Convert Gigajoule/second to Kilojoule/minute
1 GJ/s = 59999999.988 kJ/min
Example: convert 15 GJ/s to kJ/min:
15 GJ/s = 15 × 59999999.988 kJ/min = 899999999.82 kJ/min
Gigajoule/second to Kilojoule/minute Conversion Table
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Gigajoule/second
A gigajoule per second (GJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one gigajoule of energy transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The gigajoule per second emerged as a larger-scale unit of power measurement, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts to quantify high power levels, especially in energy production and consumption. It is derived from the SI unit joule and the prefix giga, combined with the second as the time unit.
Current Use
GJ/s is used in fields such as energy industry, power generation, and large-scale energy transfer analysis to express high power rates, often in the context of power plants, energy infrastructure, and large energy projects.
Kilojoule/minute
A kilojoule per minute (kJ/min) is a unit of power representing the amount of energy in kilojoules transferred or converted per minute.
History/Origin
The kilojoule per minute has been used as a unit of power in various scientific and engineering contexts, especially in fields where energy transfer rates are measured over time, though it is less common than watts. Its usage has been consistent with the adoption of the SI system, where energy is measured in joules and power in watts.
Current Use
Today, the kilojoule per minute is primarily used in specialized fields such as nutrition, physics, and engineering to express energy transfer rates, particularly when dealing with larger quantities of energy over time, although the watt remains the standard SI unit for power.