Convert pferdestarke to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Please provide values below to convert pferdestarke [ps] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to pferdestarke.
How to Convert Pferdestarke to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
1 ps = 0.986319900764382 hp
Example: convert 15 ps to hp:
15 ps = 15 × 0.986319900764382 hp = 14.7947985114657 hp
Pferdestarke to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table
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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Today, the pferdestarke is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit watt, but it is still occasionally used in historical references and in certain European countries for measuring engine power.
Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement, defined as 550 foot-pounds of work per second (ft·lbf/s).
History/Origin
The horsepower was developed by James Watt in the late 18th century to compare the power of steam engines with draft horses, and it became a standard unit for measuring engine power.
Current Use
Horsepower is still widely used today to rate the power of engines and motors in automotive, aviation, and industrial applications.