Convert petajoule/second to pound-foot/hour
Please provide values below to convert petajoule/second [PJ/s] to pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h], or Convert pound-foot/hour to petajoule/second.
How to Convert Petajoule/second to Pound-Foot/hour
1 PJ/s = 2.65522441956794e+18 lbf*ft/h
Example: convert 15 PJ/s to lbf*ft/h:
15 PJ/s = 15 × 2.65522441956794e+18 lbf*ft/h = 3.98283662935191e+19 lbf*ft/h
Petajoule/second to Pound-Foot/hour Conversion Table
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Petajoule/second
A petajoule per second (PJ/s) is a unit of power representing the transfer or conversion of one petajoule of energy every second.
History/Origin
The petajoule (PJ) is a metric unit of energy introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to measure large quantities of energy. The concept of power in terms of energy per unit time has been fundamental in physics, with the watt (W) as the SI base unit. The petajoule per second emerged as a large-scale unit for high-energy power measurements, especially in fields like energy production and scientific research.
Current Use
Petajoule per second is used in scientific and engineering contexts to quantify extremely high power levels, such as in nuclear energy, large-scale power generation, and astrophysics. It is also used in theoretical and large-scale energy calculations where conventional units like watts are insufficient.
Pound-Foot/hour
Pound-foot per hour (lbf·ft/h) is a unit of power representing the amount of work done in foot-pounds per hour, commonly used in engineering to measure power output or consumption.
History/Origin
The pound-foot per hour originated from the imperial system of units, primarily used in the United States, to quantify power in mechanical and engineering contexts. Its usage has declined with the adoption of SI units but remains relevant in certain industries.
Current Use
Today, pound-foot per hour is primarily used in specific engineering fields, such as mechanical and aerospace engineering, for measuring power in systems where imperial units are standard. It is also used in historical data and legacy systems.