Convert joule/second to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Please provide values below to convert joule/second [J/s] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to joule/second.
How to Convert Joule/second to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
1 J/s = 0.0013410218586563 hp
Example: convert 15 J/s to hp:
15 J/s = 15 × 0.0013410218586563 hp = 0.0201153278798444 hp
Joule/second to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table
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Joule/second
The joule per second (J/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy is transferred or converted, equivalent to one watt.
History/Origin
The joule per second has been used as a measure of power since the adoption of the SI system, where the watt (W) became the standard unit of power, with 1 J/s = 1 W.
Current Use
J/s is primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts to quantify power, especially in physics and electrical engineering, often interchangeably with watts.
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.