Convert pferdestarke to Btu (IT)/minute
Please provide values below to convert pferdestarke [ps] to Btu (IT)/minute [Btu/min], or Convert Btu (IT)/minute to pferdestarke.
1 ps = 41.8270984577 Btu/min. To convert pferdestarke to Btu (IT)/minute, multiply the value by 41.8270984577; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu/min = 0.0239079457307 ps). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ps = 41.8270984577 Btu/min
- 1 Btu/min = 0.0239079457307 ps
- 10 ps = 418.270984577 Btu/min
- 100 ps = 4182.70984577 Btu/min
How to Convert Pferdestarke to Btu (It)/minute
1 ps = 41.8270984577222 Btu/min
Example: convert 15 ps to Btu/min:
15 ps = 15 × 41.8270984577222 Btu/min = 627.406476865833 Btu/min
Pferdestarke to Btu (It)/minute Conversion Table
| pferdestarke | Btu (IT)/minute |
|---|---|
| 1 ps | 41.8270984577 Btu/min |
| 2 ps | 83.6541969154 Btu/min |
| 3 ps | 125.481295373 Btu/min |
| 5 ps | 209.135492289 Btu/min |
| 10 ps | 418.270984577 Btu/min |
| 20 ps | 836.541969154 Btu/min |
| 50 ps | 2091.35492289 Btu/min |
| 100 ps | 4182.70984577 Btu/min |
| 500 ps | 20913.5492289 Btu/min |
| 1000 ps | 41827.0984577 Btu/min |
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Today, the pferdestarke is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit watt, but it is still occasionally used in historical references and in certain European countries for measuring engine power.
Btu (It)/minute
Btu (IT)/minute is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically in British thermal units per minute.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (Btu) has been used historically in the United States and the UK to measure heat energy. The 'IT' designation refers to the International Table value of the Btu. The unit per minute was adopted to quantify power, which is energy transfer rate, in various engineering and thermodynamic contexts.
Current Use
Btu (IT)/minute is used in engineering, HVAC, and thermodynamics to measure heat transfer rates, especially in systems where energy flow is expressed per unit time. It is part of power conversions within the broader category of common energy and power units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pferdestarke in Btu (IT)/minute?
1 pferdestarke (ps) = 41.8270984577 Btu (IT)/minute (Btu/min).
How do you convert pferdestarke to Btu (IT)/minute?
Multiply the pferdestarke value by 41.8270984577. For example, 25 ps × 41.8270984577 = 1045.67746144 Btu/min.
What is 10 pferdestarke in Btu (IT)/minute?
10 ps = 418.270984577 Btu/min.
Which unit is larger, the pferdestarke or the Btu (IT)/minute?
The pferdestarke is the larger unit: 1 ps = 41.8270984577 Btu/min.