Convert kilojoule/second to dekajoule/second
Please provide values below to convert kilojoule/second [kJ/s] to dekajoule/second [daJ/s], or Convert dekajoule/second to kilojoule/second.
How to Convert Kilojoule/second to Dekajoule/second
1 kJ/s = 100 daJ/s
Example: convert 15 kJ/s to daJ/s:
15 kJ/s = 15 × 100 daJ/s = 1500 daJ/s
Kilojoule/second to Dekajoule/second Conversion Table
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Kilojoule/second
A kilojoule per second (kJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one kilojoule of energy transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The kilojoule per second is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second), and has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure power, especially in fields like physics and energy studies.
Current Use
It is used to quantify power in various applications, including electrical power, mechanical power, and energy transfer rates, particularly where kilojoules and seconds are the relevant units.
Dekajoule/second
Dekajoule per second (daJ/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one dekajoule equals ten joules per second.
History/Origin
The dekajoule is a non-SI unit introduced as a multiple of the joule, primarily used in older or specialized contexts. Its usage has declined with the adoption of the SI system, but it remains recognized for certain applications involving large energy quantities.
Current Use
Today, daJ/s is rarely used in scientific contexts, with the watt (W) being the standard SI unit for power. However, it may still appear in legacy systems or specific industrial measurements where larger energy units are convenient.