Pferdestärke (PS)
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Pferdestärke (PS) Unit Table
A list of units symbol and data.
From PSTo MWAll conversion
1 PS0.0007354987499999999 MW
2 PS0.0014709974999999999 MW
3 PS0.00220649625 MW
4 PS0.0029419949999999998 MW
5 PS0.0036774937499999996 MW
6 PS0.0044129925 MW
7 PS0.00514849125 MW
8 PS0.0058839899999999995 MW
9 PS0.006619488749999999 MW
10 PS0.007354987499999999 MW
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.

Megawatt (MW): Measuring Large-Scale Power

One megawatt equals one million watts and is typically used to quantify the output of power plants or the amount of electricity required by large facilities. For example, a small town might consume several megawatts of power, depending on its size and energy needs.

This unit is vital in the energy sector for planning and managing electricity generation and distribution, ensuring that supply meets demand efficiently.

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