Convert horsepower (electric) to gigajoule/second
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)] to gigajoule/second [GJ/s], or Convert gigajoule/second to horsepower (electric).
How to Convert Horsepower (Electric) to Gigajoule/second
1 hp (electric) = 7.46e-07 GJ/s
Example: convert 15 hp (electric) to GJ/s:
15 hp (electric) = 15 × 7.46e-07 GJ/s = 1.119e-05 GJ/s
Horsepower (Electric) to Gigajoule/second Conversion Table
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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.
Gigajoule/second
A gigajoule per second (GJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one gigajoule of energy transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The gigajoule per second emerged as a larger-scale unit of power measurement, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts to quantify high power levels, especially in energy production and consumption. It is derived from the SI unit joule and the prefix giga, combined with the second as the time unit.
Current Use
GJ/s is used in fields such as energy industry, power generation, and large-scale energy transfer analysis to express high power rates, often in the context of power plants, energy infrastructure, and large energy projects.