Convert kilovolt ampere to pferdestarke
Please provide values below to convert kilovolt ampere [kV*A] to pferdestarke [ps], or Convert pferdestarke to kilovolt ampere.
How to Convert Kilovolt Ampere to Pferdestarke
1 kV*A = 1.3596216173039 ps
Example: convert 15 kV*A to ps:
15 kV*A = 15 × 1.3596216173039 ps = 20.3943242595586 ps
Kilovolt Ampere to Pferdestarke Conversion Table
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Kilovolt Ampere
A kilovolt ampere (kV·A) is a unit of apparent power in an electrical circuit, equal to 1,000 volt-amperes, representing the product of voltage in kilovolts and current in amperes.
History/Origin
The kilovolt ampere emerged as a standard unit for measuring apparent power in electrical engineering, especially with the adoption of the SI system, to quantify the capacity of electrical equipment such as transformers and generators.
Current Use
Today, the kilovolt ampere is widely used in power systems to specify the capacity of electrical devices, particularly in the context of transformers, generators, and power distribution systems, facilitating the design and analysis of electrical networks.
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Today, the pferdestarke is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit watt, but it is still occasionally used in historical references and in certain European countries for measuring engine power.