Convert pferdestarke to kilocalorie (th)/second
Please provide values below to convert pferdestarke [ps] to kilocalorie (th)/second [kcal(th)/s], or Convert kilocalorie (th)/second to pferdestarke.
1 ps = 0.175788420172 kcal(th)/s. To convert pferdestarke to kilocalorie (th)/second, multiply the value by 0.175788420172; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kcal(th)/s = 5.6886568468 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 = 0.175788420172 kcal(th)/s
- 1 kcal(th)/s = 5.6886568468 ps
- 10 ps = 1.75788420172 kcal(th)/s
- 100 ps = 17.5788420172 kcal(th)/s
How to Convert Pferdestarke to Kilocalorie (Th)/second
1 ps = 0.175788420172084 kcal(th)/s
Example: convert 15 ps to kcal(th)/s:
15 ps = 15 × 0.175788420172084 kcal(th)/s = 2.63682630258126 kcal(th)/s
Pferdestarke to Kilocalorie (Th)/second Conversion Table
| pferdestarke | kilocalorie (th)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 ps | 0.175788420172 kcal(th)/s |
| 2 ps | 0.351576840344 kcal(th)/s |
| 3 ps | 0.527365260516 kcal(th)/s |
| 5 ps | 0.87894210086 kcal(th)/s |
| 10 ps | 1.75788420172 kcal(th)/s |
| 20 ps | 3.51576840344 kcal(th)/s |
| 50 ps | 8.7894210086 kcal(th)/s |
| 100 ps | 17.5788420172 kcal(th)/s |
| 500 ps | 87.894210086 kcal(th)/s |
| 1000 ps | 175.788420172 kcal(th)/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Today, the pferdestarke is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit watt, but it is still occasionally used in historical references and in certain European countries for measuring engine power.
Kilocalorie (Th)/second
A kilocalorie (th)/second (kcal(th)/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories per second is transferred or converted.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie (th) is a traditional unit of energy used primarily in nutrition and thermodynamics, with 'th' indicating the thermochemical definition. Its use in power measurements, such as kcal(th)/s, is less common and primarily for specialized scientific contexts.
Current Use
The unit kcal(th)/s is rarely used in modern practice; power is more commonly expressed in watts. When used, it typically appears in scientific research involving energy transfer rates in thermochemical processes or specialized engineering applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pferdestarke in kilocalorie (th)/second?
1 pferdestarke (ps) = 0.175788420172 kilocalorie (th)/second (kcal(th)/s).
How do you convert pferdestarke to kilocalorie (th)/second?
Multiply the pferdestarke value by 0.175788420172. For example, 25 ps × 0.175788420172 = 4.3947105043 kcal(th)/s.
What is 10 pferdestarke in kilocalorie (th)/second?
10 ps = 1.75788420172 kcal(th)/s.
Which unit is larger, the pferdestarke or the kilocalorie (th)/second?
The kilocalorie (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 ps equals only 0.175788420172 kcal(th)/s.