Convert pound-foot/second to attojoule/second
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s] to attojoule/second [aJ/s], or Convert attojoule/second to pound-foot/second.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/second to Attojoule/second
1 lbf*ft/s = 1.35581795e+18 aJ/s
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/s to aJ/s:
15 lbf*ft/s = 15 × 1.35581795e+18 aJ/s = 2.033726925e+19 aJ/s
Pound-Foot/second to Attojoule/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.
Attojoule/second
An attojoule per second (aJ/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion of one attojoule (10^-18 joules) per second.
History/Origin
The attojoule is a relatively recent SI prefix introduced to measure extremely small quantities of energy, and its use in power units like aJ/s has emerged with advancements in nanotechnology and quantum physics, though it remains a specialized unit with limited historical usage.
Current Use
The aJ/s is used in scientific research involving extremely low power measurements, such as in quantum physics, nanotechnology, and energy transfer studies at the atomic or molecular scale.