Convert Btu (th)/second to pferdestarke
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/second [Btu(th)/s] to pferdestarke [ps], or Convert pferdestarke to Btu (th)/second.
1 Btu(th)/s = 1.4335170522 ps. To convert Btu (th)/second to pferdestarke, multiply the value by 1.4335170522; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ps = 0.697585004979 Btu(th)/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(th)/s = 1.4335170522 ps
- 1 ps = 0.697585004979 Btu(th)/s
- 10 Btu(th)/s = 14.335170522 ps
- 100 Btu(th)/s = 143.35170522 ps
How to Convert Btu (Th)/second to Pferdestarke
1 Btu(th)/s = 1.43351705220437 ps
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/s to ps:
15 Btu(th)/s = 15 × 1.43351705220437 ps = 21.5027557830656 ps
Btu (Th)/second to Pferdestarke Conversion Table
| Btu (th)/second | pferdestarke |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu(th)/s | 1.4335170522 ps |
| 2 Btu(th)/s | 2.86703410441 ps |
| 3 Btu(th)/s | 4.30055115661 ps |
| 5 Btu(th)/s | 7.16758526102 ps |
| 10 Btu(th)/s | 14.335170522 ps |
| 20 Btu(th)/s | 28.6703410441 ps |
| 50 Btu(th)/s | 71.6758526102 ps |
| 100 Btu(th)/s | 143.35170522 ps |
| 500 Btu(th)/s | 716.758526102 ps |
| 1000 Btu(th)/s | 1433.5170522 ps |
Btu (Th)/second
Btu (th)/second is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically one British thermal unit (th) per second.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (th) has been used historically in the United States for measuring heat energy, and its use in power units like Btu (th)/s dates back to traditional energy and heat transfer calculations in engineering and thermodynamics.
Current Use
Btu (th)/second is primarily used in the United States for industrial and engineering applications involving heat transfer rates, although it is less common compared to 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Today, the pferdestarke is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit watt, but it is still occasionally used in historical references and in certain European countries for measuring engine power.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 (th)/second in pferdestarke?
1 Btu (th)/second (Btu(th)/s) = 1.4335170522 pferdestarke (ps).
How do you convert Btu (th)/second to pferdestarke?
Multiply the Btu (th)/second value by 1.4335170522. For example, 25 Btu(th)/s × 1.4335170522 = 35.8379263051 ps.
What is 10 Btu (th)/second in pferdestarke?
10 Btu(th)/s = 14.335170522 ps.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (th)/second or the pferdestarke?
The Btu (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 Btu(th)/s = 1.4335170522 ps.