Convert horsepower to pferdestarke
Please provide values below to convert horsepower [hp] to pferdestarke [ps], or Convert pferdestarke to horsepower.
1 hp = 1.01386984002 ps. To convert horsepower 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 to Pferdestarke
1 hp = 1.01386984002352 ps
Example: convert 15 hp to ps:
15 hp = 15 × 1.01386984002352 ps = 15.2080476003528 ps
Horsepower to Pferdestarke Conversion Table
| horsepower | 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
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement originally developed to compare the power of engines and motors, representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred.
History/Origin
The term was introduced in the late 18th century by James Watt to compare the power of steam engines to draft horses. It became a standard unit in engineering and automotive industries, with its definition evolving over time from mechanical to metric standards.
Current Use
Horsepower is widely used today to rate the power output of engines, motors, and other machinery, especially in automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. It remains a common unit for expressing engine power in many countries.
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Today, the pferdestarke is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit watt, but it is still occasionally used in historical references and in certain European countries for measuring engine power.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 in pferdestarke?
1 horsepower (hp) = 1.01386984002 pferdestarke (ps).
How do you convert horsepower to pferdestarke?
Multiply the horsepower value by 1.01386984002. For example, 25 hp × 1.01386984002 = 25.3467460006 ps.
What is 10 horsepower in pferdestarke?
10 hp = 10.1386984002 ps.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower or the pferdestarke?
The horsepower is the larger unit: 1 hp = 1.01386984002 ps.