Convert joule/hour to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Please provide values below to convert joule/hour [J/h] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to joule/hour.
How to Convert Joule/hour to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
1 J/h = 3.72506369853829e-07 hp
Example: convert 15 J/h to hp:
15 J/h = 15 × 3.72506369853829e-07 hp = 5.58759554780743e-06 hp
Joule/hour to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table
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Joule/hour
A joule per hour (J/h) is a unit of power representing the amount of energy (in joules) transferred or converted per hour.
History/Origin
The joule per hour has been used as a measure of power in various scientific and engineering contexts, especially where energy transfer rates are expressed over longer periods. It is derived from the SI unit of energy, the joule, divided by time in hours.
Current Use
Joule per hour is occasionally used in fields like heating, energy consumption, and industrial processes to quantify power over extended durations, though it is less common than watts for standard power measurements.
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.