Convert pound-foot/second to picojoule/second
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s] to picojoule/second [pJ/s], or Convert picojoule/second to pound-foot/second.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/second to Picojoule/second
1 lbf*ft/s = 1355817950000 pJ/s
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/s to pJ/s:
15 lbf*ft/s = 15 × 1355817950000 pJ/s = 20337269250000 pJ/s
Pound-Foot/second to Picojoule/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.
Picojoule/second
A picojoule per second (pJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one trillionth of a joule per second, representing an extremely small rate of energy transfer.
History/Origin
The picojoule per second is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second), with 'pico' denoting a factor of 10^-12. It has been used in scientific contexts requiring precise measurement of very small power levels, especially in fields like nanotechnology and low-power electronics.
Current Use
This unit is used in scientific and engineering applications to quantify extremely low power levels, such as in nanotechnology, bioelectronics, and other fields where minute energy transfer rates are relevant.