Convert pferdestarke to Btu (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert pferdestarke [ps] to Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s], or Convert Btu (IT)/second to pferdestarke.
1 ps = 0.69711830895 Btu/s. To convert pferdestarke to Btu (IT)/second, multiply the value by 0.69711830895; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu/s = 1.43447674112 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 = 0.69711830895 Btu/s
- 1 Btu/s = 1.43447674112 ps
- 10 ps = 6.9711830895 Btu/s
- 100 ps = 69.711830895 Btu/s
How to Convert Pferdestarke to Btu (It)/second
1 ps = 0.697118308950185 Btu/s
Example: convert 15 ps to Btu/s:
15 ps = 15 × 0.697118308950185 Btu/s = 10.4567746342528 Btu/s
Pferdestarke to Btu (It)/second Conversion Table
| pferdestarke | Btu (IT)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 ps | 0.69711830895 Btu/s |
| 2 ps | 1.3942366179 Btu/s |
| 3 ps | 2.09135492685 Btu/s |
| 5 ps | 3.48559154475 Btu/s |
| 10 ps | 6.9711830895 Btu/s |
| 20 ps | 13.942366179 Btu/s |
| 50 ps | 34.8559154475 Btu/s |
| 100 ps | 69.711830895 Btu/s |
| 500 ps | 348.559154475 Btu/s |
| 1000 ps | 697.11830895 Btu/s |
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Today, the pferdestarke is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit watt, but it is still occasionally used in historical references and in certain European countries for measuring engine power.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)/second
Btu per second (Btu/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one British thermal unit (Btu) is transferred or converted every second.
History/Origin
The Btu (British thermal unit) has been used historically to measure energy, especially in heating and cooling industries. The use of Btu per second as a power unit emerged to quantify energy transfer rates in engineering and scientific contexts, aligning with the broader adoption of the Btu in energy measurement.
Current Use
Btu/s is used primarily in engineering and energy industries to specify power levels, such as in heating, cooling, and energy transfer systems, although it is less common than SI units like watts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pferdestarke in Btu (IT)/second?
1 pferdestarke (ps) = 0.69711830895 Btu (IT)/second (Btu/s).
How do you convert pferdestarke to Btu (IT)/second?
Multiply the pferdestarke value by 0.69711830895. For example, 25 ps × 0.69711830895 = 17.4279577238 Btu/s.
What is 10 pferdestarke in Btu (IT)/second?
10 ps = 6.9711830895 Btu/s.
Which unit is larger, the pferdestarke or the Btu (IT)/second?
The Btu (IT)/second is the larger unit: 1 ps equals only 0.69711830895 Btu/s.