Convert pound-foot/second to pferdestarke
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s] to pferdestarke [ps], or Convert pferdestarke to pound-foot/second.
1 lbf*ft/s = 0.00184339939395 ps. To convert pound-foot/second to pferdestarke, multiply the value by 0.00184339939395; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ps = 542.476038173 lbf*ft/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 lbf*ft/s = 0.00184339939395 ps
- 1 ps = 542.476038173 lbf*ft/s
- 10 lbf*ft/s = 0.0184339939395 ps
- 100 lbf*ft/s = 0.184339939395 ps
How to Convert Pound-Foot/second to Pferdestarke
1 lbf*ft/s = 0.00184339939394866 ps
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/s to ps:
15 lbf*ft/s = 15 × 0.00184339939394866 ps = 0.02765099090923 ps
Pound-Foot/second to Pferdestarke Conversion Table
| pound-foot/second | pferdestarke |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf*ft/s | 0.00184339939395 ps |
| 2 lbf*ft/s | 0.0036867987879 ps |
| 3 lbf*ft/s | 0.00553019818185 ps |
| 5 lbf*ft/s | 0.00921699696974 ps |
| 10 lbf*ft/s | 0.0184339939395 ps |
| 20 lbf*ft/s | 0.036867987879 ps |
| 50 lbf*ft/s | 0.0921699696974 ps |
| 100 lbf*ft/s | 0.184339939395 ps |
| 500 lbf*ft/s | 0.921699696974 ps |
| 1000 lbf*ft/s | 1.84339939395 ps |
Pound-Foot/second
A pound-foot per second (lbf·ft/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred, equivalent to one pound-force acting through a distance of one foot per second.
History/Origin
The pound-foot per second has been used primarily in engineering contexts within the Imperial system to quantify power, especially in mechanical and automotive applications, though it is less common than other units like horsepower.
Current Use
Today, the pound-foot per second is rarely used; it is mainly referenced in historical data or specific engineering calculations involving Imperial units, with the more standard unit of power being the horsepower or the watt in 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Today, the pferdestarke is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit watt, but it is still occasionally used in historical references and in certain European countries for measuring engine power.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 pound-foot/second in pferdestarke?
1 pound-foot/second (lbf*ft/s) = 0.00184339939395 pferdestarke (ps).
How do you convert pound-foot/second to pferdestarke?
Multiply the pound-foot/second value by 0.00184339939395. For example, 25 lbf*ft/s × 0.00184339939395 = 0.0460849848487 ps.
What is 10 pound-foot/second in pferdestarke?
10 lbf*ft/s = 0.0184339939395 ps.
Which unit is larger, the pound-foot/second or the pferdestarke?
The pferdestarke is the larger unit: 1 lbf*ft/s equals only 0.00184339939395 ps.