Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to pferdestarke
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp] to pferdestarke [ps], or Convert pferdestarke to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s).
1 hp = 1.01386984002 ps. To convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to pferdestarke, multiply the value by 1.01386984002; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ps = 0.986319900764 hp). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 hp = 1.01386984002 ps
- 1 ps = 0.986319900764 hp
- 10 hp = 10.1386984002 ps
- 100 hp = 101.386984002 ps
How to Convert Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) to Pferdestarke
1 hp = 1.01386984002352 ps
Example: convert 15 hp to ps:
15 hp = 15 × 1.01386984002352 ps = 15.2080476003528 ps
Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) to Pferdestarke Conversion Table
| horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) | pferdestarke |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 1.01386984002 ps |
| 2 hp | 2.02773968005 ps |
| 3 hp | 3.04160952007 ps |
| 5 hp | 5.06934920012 ps |
| 10 hp | 10.1386984002 ps |
| 20 hp | 20.2773968005 ps |
| 50 hp | 50.6934920012 ps |
| 100 hp | 101.386984002 ps |
| 500 hp | 506.934920012 ps |
| 1000 hp | 1013.86984002 ps |
Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement, defined as 550 foot-pounds of work per second (ft·lbf/s).
History/Origin
The horsepower was developed by James Watt in the late 18th century to compare the power of steam engines with draft horses, and it became a standard unit for measuring engine power.
Current Use
Horsepower is still widely used today to rate the power of engines and motors in automotive, aviation, and industrial applications.
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Today, the pferdestarke is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit watt, but it is still occasionally used in historical references and in certain European countries for measuring engine power.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 horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) in pferdestarke?
1 horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) (hp) = 1.01386984002 pferdestarke (ps).
How do you convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to pferdestarke?
Multiply the horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) value by 1.01386984002. For example, 25 hp × 1.01386984002 = 25.3467460006 ps.
What is 10 horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) in pferdestarke?
10 hp = 10.1386984002 ps.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) or the pferdestarke?
The horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) is the larger unit: 1 hp = 1.01386984002 ps.