Convert pferdestarke to horsepower (electric)
Please provide values below to convert pferdestarke [ps] to horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)], or Convert horsepower (electric) to pferdestarke.
How to Convert Pferdestarke to Horsepower (Electric)
1 ps = 0.985923257372654 hp (electric)
Example: convert 15 ps to hp (electric):
15 ps = 15 × 0.985923257372654 hp (electric) = 14.7888488605898 hp (electric)
Pferdestarke to Horsepower (Electric) Conversion Table
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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Today, the pferdestarke is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit watt, but it is still occasionally used in historical references and in certain European countries for measuring engine power.
Horsepower (Electric)
Electric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power used to measure the rate at which electrical energy is converted into mechanical energy or work, equivalent to approximately 746 watts.
History/Origin
The electric horsepower was developed as an adaptation of the mechanical horsepower to quantify electrical power output, especially in electric motors and generators. It became a standard unit in electrical engineering to express the power of electric motors and appliances.
Current Use
Electric horsepower is used primarily in specifying the power of electric motors, generators, and other electrical devices, particularly in industries where electrical power measurement is essential for performance and efficiency assessments.