Convert hectojoule/second to terajoule/second
Please provide values below to convert hectojoule/second [hJ/s] to terajoule/second [TJ/s], or Convert terajoule/second to hectojoule/second.
How to Convert Hectojoule/second to Terajoule/second
1 hJ/s = 1e-10 TJ/s
Example: convert 15 hJ/s to TJ/s:
15 hJ/s = 15 × 1e-10 TJ/s = 1.5e-09 TJ/s
Hectojoule/second to Terajoule/second Conversion Table
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Hectojoule/second
Hectojoule per second (hJ/s) is a unit of power representing one hundred joules of energy transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The unit hJ/s is derived from the SI unit joule (J) and the metric prefix hecto- (h), used to express larger quantities of energy transfer rate, particularly in scientific and engineering contexts. It has been used as an alternative to watts in certain fields, though watts are more standard.
Current Use
Hectojoule per second is occasionally used in scientific and engineering applications to quantify power, especially in contexts where larger energy transfer rates are involved. However, the watt (W) remains the standard SI unit for power, and hJ/s is less common in everyday use.
Terajoule/second
A terajoule per second (TJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one trillion joules of energy transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The terajoule per second is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second), with 'tera' indicating a factor of 10^12. It is used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure very high power levels, especially in fields like astrophysics and energy production.
Current Use
TJ/s is used to quantify extremely high power outputs, such as in large-scale energy systems, astrophysical phenomena, and nuclear reactions, where conventional units like watts are insufficient to express the magnitude.