Convert megajoule/second to pound-foot/second
Please provide values below to convert megajoule/second [MJ/s] to pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s], or Convert pound-foot/second to megajoule/second.
How to Convert Megajoule/second to Pound-Foot/second
1 MJ/s = 737562.148369551 lbf*ft/s
Example: convert 15 MJ/s to lbf*ft/s:
15 MJ/s = 15 × 737562.148369551 lbf*ft/s = 11063432.2255433 lbf*ft/s
Megajoule/second to Pound-Foot/second Conversion Table
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Megajoule/second
A megajoule per second (MJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one megajoule of energy transferred or converted per second, where 1 megajoule equals 1,000,000 joules.
History/Origin
The megajoule per second has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to quantify large-scale power, especially in fields like physics and energy systems, as a convenient unit for expressing high power levels. It is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second).
Current Use
Today, MJ/s is primarily used in scientific research, energy production, and engineering to describe high power outputs, such as in power plants, large-scale energy systems, and theoretical calculations involving energy transfer rates.
Pound-Foot/second
A pound-foot per second (lbf·ft/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred, equivalent to one pound-force acting through a distance of one foot per second.
History/Origin
The pound-foot per second has been used primarily in engineering contexts within the Imperial system to quantify power, especially in mechanical and automotive applications, though it is less common than other units like horsepower.
Current Use
Today, the pound-foot per second is rarely used; it is mainly referenced in historical data or specific engineering calculations involving Imperial units, with the more standard unit of power being the horsepower or the watt in SI units.