Convert hectojoule/second to kilojoule/second
Please provide values below to convert hectojoule/second [hJ/s] to kilojoule/second [kJ/s], or Convert kilojoule/second to hectojoule/second.
How to Convert Hectojoule/second to Kilojoule/second
1 hJ/s = 0.1 kJ/s
Example: convert 15 hJ/s to kJ/s:
15 hJ/s = 15 × 0.1 kJ/s = 1.5 kJ/s
Hectojoule/second to Kilojoule/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.
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.