Convert horsepower (water) to pferdestarke
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to pferdestarke [ps], or Convert pferdestarke to horsepower (water).
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Pferdestarke
1 hp (water) = 1.01433619023826 ps
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to ps:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 1.01433619023826 ps = 15.2150428535739 ps
Horsepower (Water) to Pferdestarke Conversion Table
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Horsepower (Water)
Horsepower (water) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of water flow or energy transfer, based on the power exerted by a water stream.
History/Origin
The water horsepower originated in the 19th century as a way to quantify the power of water wheels and turbines, with its value historically linked to the energy produced by a specific flow of water under certain conditions.
Current Use
Today, water horsepower is primarily used in hydraulic engineering and water power industries to specify the capacity of water turbines, pumps, and other hydraulic equipment.
Pferdestarke
The pferdestarke (ps) is a unit of power used primarily in Germany, equivalent to 735.5 watts.
History/Origin
The pferdestarke was introduced in the late 19th century as a metric unit of horsepower, named after the German word for 'horsepower'. It was used to measure engine power, especially in automotive and engineering contexts.
Current Use
Today, the pferdestarke is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit watt, but it is still occasionally used in historical references and in certain European countries for measuring engine power.