Convert femtojoule/second to pound-foot/second
Please provide values below to convert femtojoule/second [fJ/s] to pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s], or Convert pound-foot/second to femtojoule/second.
How to Convert Femtojoule/second to Pound-Foot/second
1 fJ/s = 7.37562148369551e-16 lbf*ft/s
Example: convert 15 fJ/s to lbf*ft/s:
15 fJ/s = 15 × 7.37562148369551e-16 lbf*ft/s = 1.10634322255433e-14 lbf*ft/s
Femtojoule/second to Pound-Foot/second 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.
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.