Convert hectowatt to pferdestarke
Please provide values below to convert hectowatt [hW] to pferdestarke [ps], or Convert pferdestarke to hectowatt.
1 hW = 0.13596216173 ps. To convert hectowatt to pferdestarke, multiply the value by 0.13596216173; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ps = 7.3549875 hW). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 hW = 0.13596216173 ps
- 1 ps = 7.3549875 hW
- 10 hW = 1.3596216173 ps
- 100 hW = 13.596216173 ps
How to Convert Hectowatt to Pferdestarke
1 hW = 0.13596216173039 ps
Example: convert 15 hW to ps:
15 hW = 15 × 0.13596216173039 ps = 2.03943242595586 ps
Hectowatt to Pferdestarke Conversion Table
| hectowatt | pferdestarke |
|---|---|
| 1 hW | 0.13596216173 ps |
| 2 hW | 0.271924323461 ps |
| 3 hW | 0.407886485191 ps |
| 5 hW | 0.679810808652 ps |
| 10 hW | 1.3596216173 ps |
| 20 hW | 2.71924323461 ps |
| 50 hW | 6.79810808652 ps |
| 100 hW | 13.596216173 ps |
| 500 hW | 67.9810808652 ps |
| 1000 hW | 135.96216173 ps |
Hectowatt
A hectowatt (hW) is a unit of power equal to 100 watts.
History/Origin
The hectowatt was introduced as part of the metric system to provide larger units of power measurement, though it is rarely used in practice today.
Current Use
The hectowatt is seldom used in modern contexts; power is typically expressed in watts or kilowatts, but it may appear in specific engineering or scientific applications requiring larger 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Today, the pferdestarke is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit watt, but it is still occasionally used in historical references and in certain European countries for measuring engine power.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 hectowatt in pferdestarke?
1 hectowatt (hW) = 0.13596216173 pferdestarke (ps).
How do you convert hectowatt to pferdestarke?
Multiply the hectowatt value by 0.13596216173. For example, 25 hW × 0.13596216173 = 3.39905404326 ps.
What is 10 hectowatt in pferdestarke?
10 hW = 1.3596216173 ps.
Which unit is larger, the hectowatt or the pferdestarke?
The pferdestarke is the larger unit: 1 hW equals only 0.13596216173 ps.