Convert gigajoule/second to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Please provide values below to convert gigajoule/second [GJ/s] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to gigajoule/second.
How to Convert Gigajoule/second to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
1 GJ/s = 1341021.8586563 hp
Example: convert 15 GJ/s to hp:
15 GJ/s = 15 × 1341021.8586563 hp = 20115327.8798444 hp
Gigajoule/second to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table
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Gigajoule/second
A gigajoule per second (GJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one gigajoule of energy transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The gigajoule per second emerged as a larger-scale unit of power measurement, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts to quantify high power levels, especially in energy production and consumption. It is derived from the SI unit joule and the prefix giga, combined with the second as the time unit.
Current Use
GJ/s is used in fields such as energy industry, power generation, and large-scale energy transfer analysis to express high power rates, often in the context of power plants, energy infrastructure, and large energy projects.
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.