Convert nanojoule/second to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Please provide values below to convert nanojoule/second [nJ/s] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to nanojoule/second.
How to Convert Nanojoule/second to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
1 nJ/s = 1.3410218586563e-12 hp
Example: convert 15 nJ/s to hp:
15 nJ/s = 15 × 1.3410218586563e-12 hp = 2.01153278798444e-11 hp
Nanojoule/second to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table
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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.
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.