Convert horsepower (metric) to petajoule/second

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How to Convert Horsepower (Metric) to Petajoule/second

1 hp (metric) = 7.3549875e-13 PJ/s

Example: convert 15 hp (metric) to PJ/s:
15 hp (metric) = 15 Γ— 7.3549875e-13 PJ/s = 1.103248125e-11 PJ/s


Horsepower (Metric) to Petajoule/second Conversion Table

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Horsepower (Metric)

The metric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power defined as exactly 735.5 watts, used to measure the power output of engines and motors.

History/Origin

The metric horsepower was introduced in the late 19th century as a standardized unit to quantify engine power, primarily in Europe, replacing traditional units like the imperial horsepower. It was adopted for consistency in engineering and automotive industries.

Current Use

Today, the metric horsepower is used mainly in automotive, engineering, and industrial contexts to specify engine power, especially in regions that utilize the metric system. It is also used in some countries for rating motor and engine capacities.


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.



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