Convert megajoule/second to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Please provide values below to convert megajoule/second [MJ/s] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to megajoule/second.
How to Convert Megajoule/second to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
1 MJ/s = 1341.0218586563 hp
Example: convert 15 MJ/s to hp:
15 MJ/s = 15 × 1341.0218586563 hp = 20115.3278798444 hp
Megajoule/second to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table
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Megajoule/second
A megajoule per second (MJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one megajoule of energy transferred or converted per second, where 1 megajoule equals 1,000,000 joules.
History/Origin
The megajoule per second has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to quantify large-scale power, especially in fields like physics and energy systems, as a convenient unit for expressing high power levels. It is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second).
Current Use
Today, MJ/s is primarily used in scientific research, energy production, and engineering to describe high power outputs, such as in power plants, large-scale energy systems, and theoretical calculations involving energy transfer rates.
Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement, defined as 550 foot-pounds of work per second (ft·lbf/s).
History/Origin
The horsepower was developed by James Watt in the late 18th century to compare the power of steam engines with draft horses, and it became a standard unit for measuring engine power.
Current Use
Horsepower is still widely used today to rate the power of engines and motors in automotive, aviation, and industrial applications.