Convert femtojoule/second to horsepower (electric)
Please provide values below to convert femtojoule/second [fJ/s] to horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)], or Convert horsepower (electric) to femtojoule/second.
How to Convert Femtojoule/second to Horsepower (Electric)
1 fJ/s = 1.34048257372654e-18 hp (electric)
Example: convert 15 fJ/s to hp (electric):
15 fJ/s = 15 × 1.34048257372654e-18 hp (electric) = 2.01072386058981e-17 hp (electric)
Femtojoule/second to Horsepower (Electric) 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 (Electric)
Electric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power used to measure the rate at which electrical energy is converted into mechanical energy or work, equivalent to approximately 746 watts.
History/Origin
The electric horsepower was developed as an adaptation of the mechanical horsepower to quantify electrical power output, especially in electric motors and generators. It became a standard unit in electrical engineering to express the power of electric motors and appliances.
Current Use
Electric horsepower is used primarily in specifying the power of electric motors, generators, and other electrical devices, particularly in industries where electrical power measurement is essential for performance and efficiency assessments.