Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to microjoule/second
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp] to microjoule/second [µJ/s], or Convert microjoule/second to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s).
How to Convert Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) to Microjoule/second
1 hp = 745700000 µJ/s
Example: convert 15 hp to µJ/s:
15 hp = 15 × 745700000 µJ/s = 11185500000 µJ/s
Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) to Microjoule/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.
Microjoule/second
The microjoule per second (µJ/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one microjoule equals 10^-6 joules, transferred per second.
History/Origin
The microjoule per second originated from the need to measure very small power levels in scientific and engineering contexts, especially in fields like electronics and nanotechnology, as a scaled-down unit of the watt (joule per second).
Current Use
It is used in applications requiring precise measurement of low power levels, such as in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), sensor technology, and research involving minute energy transfers.