Convert picojoule/second to horsepower (electric)
Please provide values below to convert picojoule/second [pJ/s] to horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)], or Convert horsepower (electric) to picojoule/second.
How to Convert Picojoule/second to Horsepower (Electric)
1 pJ/s = 1.34048257372654e-15 hp (electric)
Example: convert 15 pJ/s to hp (electric):
15 pJ/s = 15 × 1.34048257372654e-15 hp (electric) = 2.01072386058981e-14 hp (electric)
Picojoule/second to Horsepower (Electric) Conversion Table
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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.
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.