Convert pound-foot/second to nanojoule/second
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s] to nanojoule/second [nJ/s], or Convert nanojoule/second to pound-foot/second.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/second to Nanojoule/second
1 lbf*ft/s = 1355817950 nJ/s
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/s to nJ/s:
15 lbf*ft/s = 15 × 1355817950 nJ/s = 20337269250 nJ/s
Pound-Foot/second to Nanojoule/second Conversion Table
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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.
Nanojoule/second
A nanojoule per second (nJ/s) is a unit of power representing the transfer or conversion of one nanojoule of energy per second.
History/Origin
The nanojoule per second is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second), with 'nano' indicating a factor of 10^-9. It is used in contexts requiring very small power measurements, especially in scientific and engineering fields.
Current Use
The nJ/s is used in scientific research, nanotechnology, and precise energy transfer measurements where extremely low power levels are involved, often in the context of nanoscale systems or experiments.