Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to dekajoule/second
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp] to dekajoule/second [daJ/s], or Convert dekajoule/second to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s).
How to Convert Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) to Dekajoule/second
1 hp = 74.57 daJ/s
Example: convert 15 hp to daJ/s:
15 hp = 15 × 74.57 daJ/s = 1118.55 daJ/s
Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) to Dekajoule/second Conversion Table
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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.
Dekajoule/second
Dekajoule per second (daJ/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one dekajoule equals ten joules per second.
History/Origin
The dekajoule is a non-SI unit introduced as a multiple of the joule, primarily used in older or specialized contexts. Its usage has declined with the adoption of the SI system, but it remains recognized for certain applications involving large energy quantities.
Current Use
Today, daJ/s is rarely used in scientific contexts, with the watt (W) being the standard SI unit for power. However, it may still appear in legacy systems or specific industrial measurements where larger energy units are convenient.