Convert horsepower (electric) to megajoule/second
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)] to megajoule/second [MJ/s], or Convert megajoule/second to horsepower (electric).
How to Convert Horsepower (Electric) to Megajoule/second
1 hp (electric) = 0.000746 MJ/s
Example: convert 15 hp (electric) to MJ/s:
15 hp (electric) = 15 × 0.000746 MJ/s = 0.01119 MJ/s
Horsepower (Electric) to Megajoule/second Conversion Table
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Horsepower (Electric)
Electric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power used to measure the rate at which electrical energy is converted into mechanical energy or work, equivalent to approximately 746 watts.
History/Origin
The electric horsepower was developed as an adaptation of the mechanical horsepower to quantify electrical power output, especially in electric motors and generators. It became a standard unit in electrical engineering to express the power of electric motors and appliances.
Current Use
Electric horsepower is used primarily in specifying the power of electric motors, generators, and other electrical devices, particularly in industries where electrical power measurement is essential for performance and efficiency assessments.
Megajoule/second
A megajoule per second (MJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one megajoule of energy transferred or converted per second, where 1 megajoule equals 1,000,000 joules.
History/Origin
The megajoule per second has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to quantify large-scale power, especially in fields like physics and energy systems, as a convenient unit for expressing high power levels. It is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second).
Current Use
Today, MJ/s is primarily used in scientific research, energy production, and engineering to describe high power outputs, such as in power plants, large-scale energy systems, and theoretical calculations involving energy transfer rates.