Convert horsepower (boiler) to picojoule/second
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (boiler) [hp (boiler)] to picojoule/second [pJ/s], or Convert picojoule/second to horsepower (boiler).
How to Convert Horsepower (Boiler) to Picojoule/second
1 hp (boiler) = 9.81e+15 pJ/s
Example: convert 15 hp (boiler) to pJ/s:
15 hp (boiler) = 15 × 9.81e+15 pJ/s = 1.4715e+17 pJ/s
Horsepower (Boiler) to Picojoule/second Conversion Table
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Horsepower (Boiler)
Horsepower (boiler) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of energy transfer, specifically indicating the power of steam boilers, equivalent to approximately 33,475 watts.
History/Origin
The boiler horsepower was developed in the late 19th century to standardize the measurement of steam boiler capacity, primarily in the United States, and has been used historically in engineering and industrial applications to quantify boiler power output.
Current Use
Today, boiler horsepower is primarily used in the United States for specifying the capacity of steam boilers in industrial and commercial settings, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like watts or kilowatts in most regions.
Picojoule/second
A picojoule per second (pJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one trillionth of a joule per second, representing an extremely small rate of energy transfer.
History/Origin
The picojoule per second is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second), with 'pico' denoting a factor of 10^-12. It has been used in scientific contexts requiring precise measurement of very small power levels, especially in fields like nanotechnology and low-power electronics.
Current Use
This unit is used in scientific and engineering applications to quantify extremely low power levels, such as in nanotechnology, bioelectronics, and other fields where minute energy transfer rates are relevant.