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

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




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

1 hp = 7.457e-10 TJ/s

Example: convert 15 hp to TJ/s:
15 hp = 15 × 7.457e-10 TJ/s = 1.11855e-08 TJ/s


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

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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.


Terajoule/second

A terajoule per second (TJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one trillion joules of energy transferred or converted per second.

History/Origin

The terajoule per second is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second), with 'tera' indicating a factor of 10^12. It is used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure very high power levels, especially in fields like astrophysics and energy production.

Current Use

TJ/s is used to quantify extremely high power outputs, such as in large-scale energy systems, astrophysical phenomena, and nuclear reactions, where conventional units like watts are insufficient to express the magnitude.



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