Convert pound-foot/second to gigajoule/second
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s] to gigajoule/second [GJ/s], or Convert gigajoule/second to pound-foot/second.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/second to Gigajoule/second
1 lbf*ft/s = 1.35581795e-09 GJ/s
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/s to GJ/s:
15 lbf*ft/s = 15 × 1.35581795e-09 GJ/s = 2.033726925e-08 GJ/s
Pound-Foot/second to Gigajoule/second Conversion Table
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Pound-Foot/second
A pound-foot per second (lbf·ft/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred, equivalent to one pound-force acting through a distance of one foot per second.
History/Origin
The pound-foot per second has been used primarily in engineering contexts within the Imperial system to quantify power, especially in mechanical and automotive applications, though it is less common than other units like horsepower.
Current Use
Today, the pound-foot per second is rarely used; it is mainly referenced in historical data or specific engineering calculations involving Imperial units, with the more standard unit of power being the horsepower or the watt in SI units.
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.