Convert pferdestarke to horsepower (metric)
Please provide values below to convert pferdestarke [ps] to horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)], or Convert horsepower (metric) to pferdestarke.
How to Convert Pferdestarke to Horsepower (Metric)
1 ps = 1 hp (metric)
Example: convert 15 ps to hp (metric):
15 ps = 15 × 1 hp (metric) = 15 hp (metric)
Pferdestarke to Horsepower (Metric) 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Today, the pferdestarke is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit watt, but it is still occasionally used in historical references and in certain European countries for measuring engine power.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 (Metric)
The metric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power defined as exactly 735.5 watts, used to measure the power output of engines and motors.
History/Origin
The metric horsepower was introduced in the late 19th century as a standardized unit to quantify engine power, primarily in Europe, replacing traditional units like the imperial horsepower. It was adopted for consistency in engineering and automotive industries.
Current Use
Today, the metric horsepower is used mainly in automotive, engineering, and industrial contexts to specify engine power, especially in regions that utilize the metric system. It is also used in some countries for rating motor and engine capacities.