Convert nanojoule/second to horsepower (water)
Please provide values below to convert nanojoule/second [nJ/s] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)], or Convert horsepower (water) to nanojoule/second.
How to Convert Nanojoule/second to Horsepower (Water)
1 nJ/s = 1.34040531175817e-12 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 nJ/s to hp (water):
15 nJ/s = 15 × 1.34040531175817e-12 hp (water) = 2.01060796763725e-11 hp (water)
Nanojoule/second to Horsepower (Water) 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 (Water)
Horsepower (water) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of water flow or energy transfer, based on the power exerted by a water stream.
History/Origin
The water horsepower originated in the 19th century as a way to quantify the power of water wheels and turbines, with its value historically linked to the energy produced by a specific flow of water under certain conditions.
Current Use
Today, water horsepower is primarily used in hydraulic engineering and water power industries to specify the capacity of water turbines, pumps, and other hydraulic equipment.