Convert microwatt to pferdestarke
Please provide values below to convert microwatt [µW] to pferdestarke [ps], or Convert pferdestarke to microwatt.
How to Convert Microwatt to Pferdestarke
1 µW = 1.3596216173039e-09 ps
Example: convert 15 µW to ps:
15 µW = 15 × 1.3596216173039e-09 ps = 2.03943242595586e-08 ps
Microwatt to Pferdestarke Conversion Table
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Microwatt
A microwatt (µW) is a unit of power equal to one millionth of a watt, used to measure very small amounts of power.
History/Origin
The microwatt was introduced as part of the metric system's effort to provide standardized units for small quantities of power, especially in scientific and technological contexts, gaining prominence with the adoption of the International System of Units (SI).
Current Use
Microwatts are used in fields such as electronics, telecommunications, and biomedical engineering to quantify low power levels in devices, sensors, and circuits.
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Today, the pferdestarke is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit watt, but it is still occasionally used in historical references and in certain European countries for measuring engine power.