Convert pferdestarke to pound-foot/second
Please provide values below to convert pferdestarke [ps] to pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s], or Convert pound-foot/second to pferdestarke.
1 ps = 542.476038173 lbf*ft/s. To convert pferdestarke to pound-foot/second, multiply the value by 542.476038173; to go the other way, divide by it (1 lbf*ft/s = 0.00184339939395 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 = 542.476038173 lbf*ft/s
- 1 lbf*ft/s = 0.00184339939395 ps
- 10 ps = 5424.76038173 lbf*ft/s
- 100 ps = 54247.6038173 lbf*ft/s
How to Convert Pferdestarke to Pound-Foot/second
1 ps = 542.476038173119 lbf*ft/s
Example: convert 15 ps to lbf*ft/s:
15 ps = 15 × 542.476038173119 lbf*ft/s = 8137.14057259679 lbf*ft/s
Pferdestarke to Pound-Foot/second Conversion Table
| pferdestarke | pound-foot/second |
|---|---|
| 1 ps | 542.476038173 lbf*ft/s |
| 2 ps | 1084.95207635 lbf*ft/s |
| 3 ps | 1627.42811452 lbf*ft/s |
| 5 ps | 2712.38019087 lbf*ft/s |
| 10 ps | 5424.76038173 lbf*ft/s |
| 20 ps | 10849.5207635 lbf*ft/s |
| 50 ps | 27123.8019087 lbf*ft/s |
| 100 ps | 54247.6038173 lbf*ft/s |
| 500 ps | 271238.019087 lbf*ft/s |
| 1000 ps | 542476.038173 lbf*ft/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Today, the pferdestarke is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit watt, but it is still occasionally used in historical references and in certain European countries for measuring engine power.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pferdestarke in pound-foot/second?
1 pferdestarke (ps) = 542.476038173 pound-foot/second (lbf*ft/s).
How do you convert pferdestarke to pound-foot/second?
Multiply the pferdestarke value by 542.476038173. For example, 25 ps × 542.476038173 = 13561.9009543 lbf*ft/s.
What is 10 pferdestarke in pound-foot/second?
10 ps = 5424.76038173 lbf*ft/s.
Which unit is larger, the pferdestarke or the pound-foot/second?
The pferdestarke is the larger unit: 1 ps = 542.476038173 lbf*ft/s.