Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to nanojoule/second

Please provide values below to convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp] to nanojoule/second [nJ/s], or Convert nanojoule/second to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s).




How to Convert Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) to Nanojoule/second

1 hp = 745700000000 nJ/s

Example: convert 15 hp to nJ/s:
15 hp = 15 × 745700000000 nJ/s = 11185500000000 nJ/s


Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) to Nanojoule/second Conversion Table

horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) nanojoule/second

Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)

Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement, defined as 550 foot-pounds of work per second (ft·lbf/s).

History/Origin

The horsepower was developed by James Watt in the late 18th century to compare the power of steam engines with draft horses, and it became a standard unit for measuring engine power.

Current Use

Horsepower is still widely used today to rate the power of engines and motors in automotive, aviation, and industrial applications.


Nanojoule/second

A nanojoule per second (nJ/s) is a unit of power representing the transfer or conversion of one nanojoule of energy per second.

History/Origin

The nanojoule per second is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second), with 'nano' indicating a factor of 10^-9. It is used in contexts requiring very small power measurements, especially in scientific and engineering fields.

Current Use

The nJ/s is used in scientific research, nanotechnology, and precise energy transfer measurements where extremely low power levels are involved, often in the context of nanoscale systems or experiments.



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