Convert Btu (IT)/minute to pferdestarke
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT)/minute [Btu/min] to pferdestarke [ps], or Convert pferdestarke to Btu (IT)/minute.
1 Btu/min = 0.0239079457307 ps. To convert Btu (IT)/minute to pferdestarke, multiply the value by 0.0239079457307; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ps = 41.8270984577 Btu/min). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 Btu/min = 0.0239079457307 ps
- 1 ps = 41.8270984577 Btu/min
- 10 Btu/min = 0.239079457307 ps
- 100 Btu/min = 2.39079457307 ps
How to Convert Btu (It)/minute to Pferdestarke
1 Btu/min = 0.0239079457307031 ps
Example: convert 15 Btu/min to ps:
15 Btu/min = 15 × 0.0239079457307031 ps = 0.358619185960547 ps
Btu (It)/minute to Pferdestarke Conversion Table
| Btu (IT)/minute | pferdestarke |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu/min | 0.0239079457307 ps |
| 2 Btu/min | 0.0478158914614 ps |
| 3 Btu/min | 0.0717238371921 ps |
| 5 Btu/min | 0.119539728654 ps |
| 10 Btu/min | 0.239079457307 ps |
| 20 Btu/min | 0.478158914614 ps |
| 50 Btu/min | 1.19539728654 ps |
| 100 Btu/min | 2.39079457307 ps |
| 500 Btu/min | 11.9539728654 ps |
| 1000 Btu/min | 23.9079457307 ps |
Btu (It)/minute
Btu (IT)/minute is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically in British thermal units per minute.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (Btu) has been used historically in the United States and the UK to measure heat energy. The 'IT' designation refers to the International Table value of the Btu. The unit per minute was adopted to quantify power, which is energy transfer rate, in various engineering and thermodynamic contexts.
Current Use
Btu (IT)/minute is used in engineering, HVAC, and thermodynamics to measure heat transfer rates, especially in systems where energy flow is expressed per unit time. It is part of power conversions within the broader category of common energy and power units.
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Today, the pferdestarke is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit watt, but it is still occasionally used in historical references and in certain European countries for measuring engine power.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (IT)/minute in pferdestarke?
1 Btu (IT)/minute (Btu/min) = 0.0239079457307 pferdestarke (ps).
How do you convert Btu (IT)/minute to pferdestarke?
Multiply the Btu (IT)/minute value by 0.0239079457307. For example, 25 Btu/min × 0.0239079457307 = 0.597698643268 ps.
What is 10 Btu (IT)/minute in pferdestarke?
10 Btu/min = 0.239079457307 ps.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (IT)/minute or the pferdestarke?
The pferdestarke is the larger unit: 1 Btu/min equals only 0.0239079457307 ps.