What does kilojoule per minute measure?

Kilojoule per minute measures power as the rate of energy transfer equal to one kilojoule every minute.

What is the mechanical horsepower defined as 550 ft*lbf/s?

It is an imperial power unit representing 550 foot‑pound‑force per second, approximately 745.7 watts.

Why convert kilojoule per minute to horsepower?

To relate power data measured over minutes in metric units to mechanical power ratings commonly used in automotive and engineering applications.

Convert Kilojoule per Minute (kJ/min) to Horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) Online

Use our easy and accurate online calculator to convert power from kilojoule per minute (kJ/min) to mechanical horsepower defined as 550 foot‑pound‑force per second (hp 550 ft*lbf/s). Ideal for engine ratings and energy transfer comparisons.

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Kilojoule/minute [kJ/min] to Horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table

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Kilojoule/minute [kJ/min] to Horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms power values from kilojoule per minute (kJ/min), a metric unit reflecting energy transfer per minute, into mechanical horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s), an imperial unit commonly used in engine ratings and mechanical specifications.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in kilojoule per minute (kJ/min) into the input field.
Select the source unit as kilojoule/minute and the target unit as horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s).
Click the convert button to view the equivalent power measurement in horsepower.

Key Features

Accurately converts power units between kilojoule/minute and mechanical horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s).
Browser-based tool requiring no software installation.
Supports power measurements relevant to exercise physiology, laboratory calorimetry, and automotive engineering.

Examples

Convert 10 kJ/min to horsepower: 10 × 0.0223503682 = 0.223503682 hp (550 ft*lbf/s).
Convert 50 kJ/min to horsepower: 50 × 0.0223503682 = 1.11751841 hp (550 ft*lbf/s).

Common Use Cases

Relating energy expenditure rates measured in physiology to mechanical engine power ratings.
Specifying power of small engines and garden equipment in familiar horsepower units.
Comparing or sizing motors, pumps, and compressors in imperial unit contexts.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure correct unit selection to avoid confusion between metric and imperial measurements.
Confirm that horsepower used refers to mechanical horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s), as other horsepower definitions exist.
Use this tool to relate laboratory or physiological power data to mechanical power standards.

Limitations

Conversion precision depends on understanding differences between metric kilojoule per minute and imperial horsepower.
The mechanical horsepower referenced is specifically 550 ft*lbf/s and differs from other horsepower types.
Potential unit confusion if horsepower variants are not carefully distinguished.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does kilojoule per minute measure?: Kilojoule per minute measures power as the rate of energy transfer equal to one kilojoule every minute.
What is the mechanical horsepower defined as 550 ft*lbf/s?: It is an imperial power unit representing 550 foot‑pound‑force per second, approximately 745.7 watts.
Why convert kilojoule per minute to horsepower?: To relate power data measured over minutes in metric units to mechanical power ratings commonly used in automotive and engineering applications.

Key Terminology

Kilojoule per minute (kJ/min): A power unit measuring the rate of energy transfer equal to one kilojoule delivered or consumed each minute.
Horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s): An imperial power unit equal to 550 foot‑pound‑force per second, used to rate engines and mechanical power output.
Mechanical horsepower: A unit of power defined by James Watt as 550 foot‑pound‑force per second, approximately translating to 745.7 watts.

Quick Knowledge Check

What unit does 1 kilojoule per minute represent in terms of energy rate?

Energy transferred per second

Energy transferred per minute

Energy transferred per hour

What is the approximate power in watts for mechanical horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?

1000 watts

745.7 watts

500 watts

For what purpose might someone convert kJ/min to horsepower?

To calculate electrical resistance

To compare engine or motor power ratings

To measure length in imperial units

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