Convert milliwatt to pferdestarke
Please provide values below to convert milliwatt [mW] to pferdestarke [ps], or Convert pferdestarke to milliwatt.
How to Convert Milliwatt to Pferdestarke
1 mW = 1.3596216173039e-06 ps
Example: convert 15 mW to ps:
15 mW = 15 × 1.3596216173039e-06 ps = 2.03943242595586e-05 ps
Milliwatt to Pferdestarke Conversion Table
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Milliwatt
A milliwatt (mW) is a unit of power equal to one thousandth of a watt, used to measure small amounts of power.
History/Origin
The milliwatt was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a convenient unit for measuring low power levels, especially in electronics and telecommunications, with its usage expanding alongside the adoption of the watt as the standard power unit.
Current Use
Milliwatts are commonly used today in electronics, audio equipment, and wireless communication devices to specify power levels, such as in battery-powered devices, LED brightness, and signal transmission power.
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Today, the pferdestarke is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit watt, but it is still occasionally used in historical references and in certain European countries for measuring engine power.