Pferdestärke (PS)
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Pferdestärke (PS) Unit Table
A list of units symbol and data.
From PSTo BTU/hAll conversion
1 PS2509.625907463333 BTU/h
2 PS5019.251814926666 BTU/h
3 PS7528.87772239 BTU/h
4 PS10038.503629853332 BTU/h
5 PS12548.129537316665 BTU/h
6 PS15057.75544478 BTU/h
7 PS17567.381352243334 BTU/h
8 PS20077.007259706665 BTU/h
9 PS22586.633167169995 BTU/h
10 PS25096.25907463333 BTU/h
Description

Pferdestärke (PS): Understanding Metric Horsepower

Pferdestärke, abbreviated as PS, is the German term for metric horsepower. It was established to quantify the power output of engines, particularly in Europe. One PS is defined as the power required to lift a mass of 75 kilograms against Earth's gravity over a distance of one meter in one second, equivalent to approximately 735.5 watts.

This unit was widely used in automotive contexts across Europe before the adoption of the International System of Units (SI), which uses the watt as the standard unit of power. Despite the shift to SI units, PS remains prevalent in car specifications and marketing materials within certain regions.

It's important to note that 1 PS is approximately equal to 0.9863 mechanical horsepower (hp). This slight difference arises from the distinct definitions and measurement standards between the metric and imperial systems.

Understanding PS is crucial for interpreting vehicle performance metrics, especially when comparing specifications from different regions or manufacturers.

BTU per Hour (BTU/h): A Measure of Heat Transfer Rate

The British Thermal Unit per hour (BTU/h) is a unit of power that quantifies the rate of heat transfer. One BTU is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. When expressed per hour, it indicates how much heat energy is transferred in that time frame.

In terms of power, 1 BTU/h is approximately equal to 0.29307107 watts. This unit is commonly used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to specify the heating or cooling capacity of equipment.

For instance, an air conditioner rated at 10,000 BTU/h can remove that amount of heat from a space in one hour. Understanding BTU/h ratings helps consumers and professionals assess the suitability of HVAC systems for specific applications.

Complete list of conversion for Pferdestärke (PS)
Pferdestärke (PS) (PS)

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 735.49875 Watt

Convert 2 PS → W

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 0.73549875 Kilowatt

Convert 2 PS → kW

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 0.0007354987499999999 Megawatt

Convert 2 PS → MW

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 7.3549875e-7 Gigawatt

Convert 2 PS → GW

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 7.3549875e-10 Terawatt

Convert 2 PS → TW

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 7.354987499999999e-13 Petawatt

Convert 2 PS → PW

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 7.354987499999999e-16 Exawatt

Convert 2 PS → EW

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 735498.75 Milliwatt

Convert 2 PS → mW

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 735498750 Microwatt

Convert 2 PS → μW

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 735498749999.9999 Nanowatt

Convert 2 PS → nW

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 735498750000000 Picowatt

Convert 2 PS → pW

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 735498749999999900 Femtowatt

Convert 2 PS → fW

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 735498749999999900000 Attowatt

Convert 2 PS → aW

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 0.9863200700670094 Horsepower (Mechanical)

Convert 2 PS → hp

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 1 Horsepower (Metric)

Convert 2 PS → hp (metric)

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 0.9859232573726541 Horsepower (Electric)

Convert 2 PS → hp (electric)

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 0.07497820989856771 Horsepower (Boiler)

Convert 2 PS → hp (boiler)

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 0.9859232573726541 Horsepower (Water)

Convert 2 PS → hp (water)

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 2509.625907463333 BTU per hour

Convert 2 PS → BTU/h

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 41.827098457722215 BTU per minute

Convert 2 PS → BTU/min

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 0.697118308950185 BTU per second

Convert 2 PS → BTU/s

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 175.78842017208413 Calorie per second

Convert 2 PS → cal/s

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 10547.305714498361 Calorie per minute

Convert 2 PS → cal/min

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 632838.4336211154 Calorie per hour

Convert 2 PS → cal/h

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 0.17578842017208413 Kilocalorie per second

Convert 2 PS → kcal/s

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 10.54730571449836 Kilocalorie per minute

Convert 2 PS → kcal/min

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 632.8384336211153 Kilocalorie per hour

Convert 2 PS → kcal/h

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 7354987500 Erg per second

Convert 2 PS → erg/s

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 542.4760389733385 Foot-pound per second

Convert 2 PS → ft·lb/s

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 32548.562338400316 Foot-pound per minute

Convert 2 PS → ft·lb/min

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 1952913.723019276 Foot-pound per hour

Convert 2 PS → ft·lb/h

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 0.20913549216967778 Ton of Refrigeration

Convert 2 PS → TR

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 735.49875 Volt-Ampere

Convert 2 PS → VA

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 0.73549875 Kilovolt-Ampere

Convert 2 PS → kVA

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 735.49875 Joule per second

Convert 2 PS → J/s

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 44129.92491174015 Joule per minute

Convert 2 PS → J/min

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 2647795.288176377 Joule per hour

Convert 2 PS → J/h

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 0.73549875 Kilojoule per second

Convert 2 PS → kJ/s

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 44.12992491174015 Kilojoule per minute

Convert 2 PS → kJ/min

1 Pferdestärke (PS) = 2647.7952881763767 Kilojoule per hour

Convert 2 PS → kJ/h