Convert horsepower (water) to pferdestarke
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to pferdestarke [ps], or Convert pferdestarke to horsepower (water).
1 hp (water) = 1.01433619024 ps. To convert horsepower (water) to pferdestarke, multiply the value by 1.01433619024; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ps = 0.985866431291 hp (water)). 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 (water) = 1.01433619024 ps
- 1 ps = 0.985866431291 hp (water)
- 10 hp (water) = 10.1433619024 ps
- 100 hp (water) = 101.433619024 ps
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Pferdestarke
1 hp (water) = 1.01433619023826 ps
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to ps:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 1.01433619023826 ps = 15.2150428535739 ps
Horsepower (Water) to Pferdestarke Conversion Table
| horsepower (water) | pferdestarke |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (water) | 1.01433619024 ps |
| 2 hp (water) | 2.02867238048 ps |
| 3 hp (water) | 3.04300857071 ps |
| 5 hp (water) | 5.07168095119 ps |
| 10 hp (water) | 10.1433619024 ps |
| 20 hp (water) | 20.2867238048 ps |
| 50 hp (water) | 50.7168095119 ps |
| 100 hp (water) | 101.433619024 ps |
| 500 hp (water) | 507.168095119 ps |
| 1000 hp (water) | 1014.33619024 ps |
Horsepower (Water)
Horsepower (water) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of water flow or energy transfer, based on the power exerted by a water stream.
History/Origin
The water horsepower originated in the 19th century as a way to quantify the power of water wheels and turbines, with its value historically linked to the energy produced by a specific flow of water under certain conditions.
Current Use
Today, water horsepower is primarily used in hydraulic engineering and water power industries to specify the capacity of water turbines, pumps, and other hydraulic equipment.
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Today, the pferdestarke is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit watt, but it is still occasionally used in historical references and in certain European countries for measuring engine power.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 (water) in pferdestarke?
1 horsepower (water) (hp (water)) = 1.01433619024 pferdestarke (ps).
How do you convert horsepower (water) to pferdestarke?
Multiply the horsepower (water) value by 1.01433619024. For example, 25 hp (water) × 1.01433619024 = 25.358404756 ps.
What is 10 horsepower (water) in pferdestarke?
10 hp (water) = 10.1433619024 ps.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (water) or the pferdestarke?
The horsepower (water) is the larger unit: 1 hp (water) = 1.01433619024 ps.