Convert femtojoule/second to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Please provide values below to convert femtojoule/second [fJ/s] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to femtojoule/second.
How to Convert Femtojoule/second to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
1 fJ/s = 1.3410218586563e-18 hp
Example: convert 15 fJ/s to hp:
15 fJ/s = 15 × 1.3410218586563e-18 hp = 2.01153278798444e-17 hp
Femtojoule/second to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table
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Femtojoule/second
A femtojoule per second (fJ/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer of one femtojoule (10^-15 joules) per second.
History/Origin
The femtojoule/second unit emerged with the development of high-precision measurements in nanotechnology and quantum physics, where extremely small energy transfer rates are relevant. It is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second), with 'femto' denoting 10^-15.
Current Use
The femtojoule/second is used in scientific research to quantify very small power levels, particularly in fields like nanotechnology, quantum computing, and molecular physics, where energy transfer rates are extremely low.
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.