Convert foot pound-force/second to pferdestarke
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/second [ft*lbf/s] to pferdestarke [ps], or Convert pferdestarke to foot pound-force/second.
1 ft*lbf/s = 0.00184339939395 ps. To convert foot pound-force/second to pferdestarke, multiply the value by 0.00184339939395; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ps = 542.476038173 ft*lbf/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 ft*lbf/s = 0.00184339939395 ps
- 1 ps = 542.476038173 ft*lbf/s
- 10 ft*lbf/s = 0.0184339939395 ps
- 100 ft*lbf/s = 0.184339939395 ps
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/second to Pferdestarke
1 ft*lbf/s = 0.00184339939394866 ps
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/s to ps:
15 ft*lbf/s = 15 × 0.00184339939394866 ps = 0.02765099090923 ps
Foot Pound-Force/second to Pferdestarke Conversion Table
| foot pound-force/second | pferdestarke |
|---|---|
| 1 ft*lbf/s | 0.00184339939395 ps |
| 2 ft*lbf/s | 0.0036867987879 ps |
| 3 ft*lbf/s | 0.00553019818185 ps |
| 5 ft*lbf/s | 0.00921699696974 ps |
| 10 ft*lbf/s | 0.0184339939395 ps |
| 20 ft*lbf/s | 0.036867987879 ps |
| 50 ft*lbf/s | 0.0921699696974 ps |
| 100 ft*lbf/s | 0.184339939395 ps |
| 500 ft*lbf/s | 0.921699696974 ps |
| 1000 ft*lbf/s | 1.84339939395 ps |
Foot Pound-Force/second
The foot pound-force per second (ft·lbf/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of work done or energy transferred, where one foot pound-force is the work done when a force of one pound-force moves an object one foot.
History/Origin
The foot pound-force per second has been used historically in engineering and physics, especially in the United States, as a practical unit of power in mechanical and thermodynamic contexts before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the foot pound-force per second is primarily used in certain engineering fields, such as mechanical and aerospace engineering, for expressing power in systems where imperial units are standard, though it is less common with the global shift towards SI 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 foot pound-force/second in pferdestarke?
1 foot pound-force/second (ft*lbf/s) = 0.00184339939395 pferdestarke (ps).
How do you convert foot pound-force/second to pferdestarke?
Multiply the foot pound-force/second value by 0.00184339939395. For example, 25 ft*lbf/s × 0.00184339939395 = 0.0460849848487 ps.
What is 10 foot pound-force/second in pferdestarke?
10 ft*lbf/s = 0.0184339939395 ps.
Which unit is larger, the foot pound-force/second or the pferdestarke?
The pferdestarke is the larger unit: 1 ft*lbf/s equals only 0.00184339939395 ps.