Convert dekajoule/second to kilojoule/hour
Please provide values below to convert dekajoule/second [daJ/s] to kilojoule/hour [kJ/h], or Convert kilojoule/hour to dekajoule/second.
How to Convert Dekajoule/second to Kilojoule/hour
1 daJ/s = 35.9999999712 kJ/h
Example: convert 15 daJ/s to kJ/h:
15 daJ/s = 15 × 35.9999999712 kJ/h = 539.999999568 kJ/h
Dekajoule/second to Kilojoule/hour Conversion Table
| dekajoule/second | kilojoule/hour |
|---|
Dekajoule/second
Dekajoule per second (daJ/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one dekajoule equals ten joules per second.
History/Origin
The dekajoule is a non-SI unit introduced as a multiple of the joule, primarily used in older or specialized contexts. Its usage has declined with the adoption of the SI system, but it remains recognized for certain applications involving large energy quantities.
Current Use
Today, daJ/s is rarely used in scientific contexts, with the watt (W) being the standard SI unit for power. However, it may still appear in legacy systems or specific industrial measurements where larger energy units are convenient.
Kilojoule/hour
A kilojoule per hour (kJ/h) is a unit of power representing the amount of energy in kilojoules transferred or converted per hour.
History/Origin
The kilojoule per hour has been used as a measure of power in contexts where energy transfer rates are expressed over time, particularly in engineering and scientific applications, though it is less common than standard SI units like watts.
Current Use
kJ/h is used in specific fields such as thermodynamics and energy management to quantify energy transfer rates, especially in systems where energy is measured in kilojoules and the rate is expressed per hour, though it is often converted to watts for standardization.