Convert hectowatt to joule/second
Please provide values below to convert hectowatt [hW] to joule/second [J/s], or Convert joule/second to hectowatt.
How to Convert Hectowatt to Joule/second
1 hW = 100 J/s
Example: convert 15 hW to J/s:
15 hW = 15 × 100 J/s = 1500 J/s
Hectowatt to Joule/second Conversion Table
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Hectowatt
A hectowatt (hW) is a unit of power equal to 100 watts.
History/Origin
The hectowatt was introduced as part of the metric system to provide larger units of power measurement, though it is rarely used in practice today.
Current Use
The hectowatt is seldom used in modern contexts; power is typically expressed in watts or kilowatts, but it may appear in specific engineering or scientific applications requiring larger units.
Joule/second
The joule per second (J/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy is transferred or converted, equivalent to one watt.
History/Origin
The joule per second has been used as a measure of power since the adoption of the SI system, where the watt (W) became the standard unit of power, with 1 J/s = 1 W.
Current Use
J/s is primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts to quantify power, especially in physics and electrical engineering, often interchangeably with watts.