Convert Btu (IT)/second to pferdestarke
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s] to pferdestarke [ps], or Convert pferdestarke to Btu (IT)/second.
1 Btu/s = 1.43447674112 ps. To convert Btu (IT)/second to pferdestarke, multiply the value by 1.43447674112; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ps = 0.69711830895 Btu/s). 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/s = 1.43447674112 ps
- 1 ps = 0.69711830895 Btu/s
- 10 Btu/s = 14.3447674112 ps
- 100 Btu/s = 143.447674112 ps
How to Convert Btu (It)/second to Pferdestarke
1 Btu/s = 1.43447674112295 ps
Example: convert 15 Btu/s to ps:
15 Btu/s = 15 × 1.43447674112295 ps = 21.5171511168442 ps
Btu (It)/second to Pferdestarke Conversion Table
| Btu (IT)/second | pferdestarke |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu/s | 1.43447674112 ps |
| 2 Btu/s | 2.86895348225 ps |
| 3 Btu/s | 4.30343022337 ps |
| 5 Btu/s | 7.17238370561 ps |
| 10 Btu/s | 14.3447674112 ps |
| 20 Btu/s | 28.6895348225 ps |
| 50 Btu/s | 71.7238370561 ps |
| 100 Btu/s | 143.447674112 ps |
| 500 Btu/s | 717.238370561 ps |
| 1000 Btu/s | 1434.47674112 ps |
Btu (It)/second
Btu per second (Btu/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one British thermal unit (Btu) is transferred or converted every second.
History/Origin
The Btu (British thermal unit) has been used historically to measure energy, especially in heating and cooling industries. The use of Btu per second as a power unit emerged to quantify energy transfer rates in engineering and scientific contexts, aligning with the broader adoption of the Btu in energy measurement.
Current Use
Btu/s is used primarily in engineering and energy industries to specify power levels, such as in heating, cooling, and energy transfer systems, although it is less common than SI units like watts.
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Today, the pferdestarke is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit watt, but it is still occasionally used in historical references and in certain European countries for measuring engine power.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)/second in pferdestarke?
1 Btu (IT)/second (Btu/s) = 1.43447674112 pferdestarke (ps).
How do you convert Btu (IT)/second to pferdestarke?
Multiply the Btu (IT)/second value by 1.43447674112. For example, 25 Btu/s × 1.43447674112 = 35.8619185281 ps.
What is 10 Btu (IT)/second in pferdestarke?
10 Btu/s = 14.3447674112 ps.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (IT)/second or the pferdestarke?
The Btu (IT)/second is the larger unit: 1 Btu/s = 1.43447674112 ps.