Convert pferdestarke to horsepower
Please provide values below to convert pferdestarke [ps] to horsepower [hp], or Convert horsepower to pferdestarke.
1 ps = 0.986319900764 hp. To convert pferdestarke to horsepower, multiply the value by 0.986319900764; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp = 1.01386984002 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 = 0.986319900764 hp
- 1 hp = 1.01386984002 ps
- 10 ps = 9.86319900764 hp
- 100 ps = 98.6319900764 hp
How to Convert Pferdestarke to Horsepower
1 ps = 0.986319900764382 hp
Example: convert 15 ps to hp:
15 ps = 15 × 0.986319900764382 hp = 14.7947985114657 hp
Pferdestarke to Horsepower Conversion Table
| pferdestarke | horsepower |
|---|---|
| 1 ps | 0.986319900764 hp |
| 2 ps | 1.97263980153 hp |
| 3 ps | 2.95895970229 hp |
| 5 ps | 4.93159950382 hp |
| 10 ps | 9.86319900764 hp |
| 20 ps | 19.7263980153 hp |
| 50 ps | 49.3159950382 hp |
| 100 ps | 98.6319900764 hp |
| 500 ps | 493.159950382 hp |
| 1000 ps | 986.319900764 hp |
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Today, the pferdestarke is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit watt, but it is still occasionally used in historical references and in certain European countries for measuring engine power.
Horsepower
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement originally developed to compare the power of engines and motors, representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred.
History/Origin
The term was introduced in the late 18th century by James Watt to compare the power of steam engines to draft horses. It became a standard unit in engineering and automotive industries, with its definition evolving over time from mechanical to metric standards.
Current Use
Horsepower is widely used today to rate the power output of engines, motors, and other machinery, especially in automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. It remains a common unit for expressing engine power in many countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pferdestarke in horsepower?
1 pferdestarke (ps) = 0.986319900764 horsepower (hp).
How do you convert pferdestarke to horsepower?
Multiply the pferdestarke value by 0.986319900764. For example, 25 ps × 0.986319900764 = 24.6579975191 hp.
What is 10 pferdestarke in horsepower?
10 ps = 9.86319900764 hp.
Which unit is larger, the pferdestarke or the horsepower?
The horsepower is the larger unit: 1 ps equals only 0.986319900764 hp.