Joule per second
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Joule per second Unit Table
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From J/sTo PSAll conversion
1 J/s0.0013596216173039043 PS
2 J/s0.0027192432346078085 PS
3 J/s0.004078864851911713 PS
4 J/s0.005438486469215617 PS
5 J/s0.006798108086519522 PS
6 J/s0.008157729703823426 PS
7 J/s0.00951735132112733 PS
8 J/s0.010876972938431234 PS
9 J/s0.01223659455573514 PS
10 J/s0.013596216173039044 PS
Description

Exploring Joule per Second (J/s)

The joule per second (J/s) is the SI unit of power, more commonly known as the watt (W). It measures the rate at which energy is transferred or converted, with one joule per second equating to one watt.

This unit is fundamental in physics and engineering, providing a standard measure for power across various systems, from mechanical to electrical. For instance, a light bulb rated at 60 watts consumes energy at a rate of 60 joules per second.

Understanding this unit is essential for calculating energy consumption, designing efficient systems, and comparing the power requirements or outputs of different devices.

Using joules per second allows for consistency and clarity in scientific and technical communications, facilitating accurate assessments and optimizations of energy usage.

Pferdestärke (PS): Understanding Metric Horsepower

Pferdestärke, abbreviated as PS, is the German term for metric horsepower. It was established to quantify the power output of engines, particularly in Europe. One PS is defined as the power required to lift a mass of 75 kilograms against Earth's gravity over a distance of one meter in one second, equivalent to approximately 735.5 watts.

This unit was widely used in automotive contexts across Europe before the adoption of the International System of Units (SI), which uses the watt as the standard unit of power. Despite the shift to SI units, PS remains prevalent in car specifications and marketing materials within certain regions.

It's important to note that 1 PS is approximately equal to 0.9863 mechanical horsepower (hp). This slight difference arises from the distinct definitions and measurement standards between the metric and imperial systems.

Understanding PS is crucial for interpreting vehicle performance metrics, especially when comparing specifications from different regions or manufacturers.

Complete list of conversion for Joule per second
Joule per second (J/s)

1 Joule per second = 1 Watt

Convert 2 J/s → W

1 Joule per second = 0.001 Kilowatt

Convert 2 J/s → kW

1 Joule per second = 0.000001 Megawatt

Convert 2 J/s → MW

1 Joule per second = 1e-9 Gigawatt

Convert 2 J/s → GW

1 Joule per second = 1e-12 Terawatt

Convert 2 J/s → TW

1 Joule per second = 1e-15 Petawatt

Convert 2 J/s → PW

1 Joule per second = 1e-18 Exawatt

Convert 2 J/s → EW

1 Joule per second = 1000 Milliwatt

Convert 2 J/s → mW

1 Joule per second = 1000000 Microwatt

Convert 2 J/s → μW

1 Joule per second = 999999999.9999999 Nanowatt

Convert 2 J/s → nW

1 Joule per second = 1000000000000 Picowatt

Convert 2 J/s → pW

1 Joule per second = 999999999999999.9 Femtowatt

Convert 2 J/s → fW

1 Joule per second = 999999999999999900 Attowatt

Convert 2 J/s → aW

1 Joule per second = 0.0013410220888438076 Horsepower (Mechanical)

Convert 2 J/s → hp

1 Joule per second = 0.0013596216173039043 Horsepower (Metric)

Convert 2 J/s → hp (metric)

1 Joule per second = 0.0013404825737265416 Horsepower (Electric)

Convert 2 J/s → hp (electric)

1 Joule per second = 0.00010194199500484225 Horsepower (Boiler)

Convert 2 J/s → hp (boiler)

1 Joule per second = 0.0013404825737265416 Horsepower (Water)

Convert 2 J/s → hp (water)

1 Joule per second = 0.0013596216173039043 Pferdestärke (PS)

Convert 2 J/s → PS

1 Joule per second = 3.4121416351330756 BTU per hour

Convert 2 J/s → BTU/h

1 Joule per second = 0.05686902725221792 BTU per minute

Convert 2 J/s → BTU/min

1 Joule per second = 0.0009478171226670134 BTU per second

Convert 2 J/s → BTU/s

1 Joule per second = 0.2390057361376673 Calorie per second

Convert 2 J/s → cal/s

1 Joule per second = 14.340344853744975 Calorie per minute

Convert 2 J/s → cal/min

1 Joule per second = 860.4208146120104 Calorie per hour

Convert 2 J/s → cal/h

1 Joule per second = 0.0002390057361376673 Kilocalorie per second

Convert 2 J/s → kcal/s

1 Joule per second = 0.014340344853744975 Kilocalorie per minute

Convert 2 J/s → kcal/min

1 Joule per second = 0.8604208146120104 Kilocalorie per hour

Convert 2 J/s → kcal/h

1 Joule per second = 10000000 Erg per second

Convert 2 J/s → erg/s

1 Joule per second = 0.7375621494575464 Foot-pound per second

Convert 2 J/s → ft·lb/s

1 Joule per second = 44.25372896745279 Foot-pound per minute

Convert 2 J/s → ft·lb/min

1 Joule per second = 2655.2237145464574 Foot-pound per hour

Convert 2 J/s → ft·lb/h

1 Joule per second = 0.0002843451360993853 Ton of Refrigeration

Convert 2 J/s → TR

1 Joule per second = 1 Volt-Ampere

Convert 2 J/s → VA

1 Joule per second = 0.001 Kilovolt-Ampere

Convert 2 J/s → kVA

1 Joule per second = 59.999999880000004 Joule per minute

Convert 2 J/s → J/min

1 Joule per second = 3599.999712000023 Joule per hour

Convert 2 J/s → J/h

1 Joule per second = 0.001 Kilojoule per second

Convert 2 J/s → kJ/s

1 Joule per second = 0.05999999988 Kilojoule per minute

Convert 2 J/s → kJ/min

1 Joule per second = 3.599999712000023 Kilojoule per hour

Convert 2 J/s → kJ/h