Convert hectowatt to pferdestarke
Please provide values below to convert hectowatt [hW] to pferdestarke [ps], or Convert pferdestarke to hectowatt.
How to Convert Hectowatt to Pferdestarke
1 hW = 0.13596216173039 ps
Example: convert 15 hW to ps:
15 hW = 15 × 0.13596216173039 ps = 2.03943242595586 ps
Hectowatt to Pferdestarke Conversion Table
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Hectowatt
A hectowatt (hW) is a unit of power equal to 100 watts.
History/Origin
The hectowatt was introduced as part of the metric system to provide larger units of power measurement, though it is rarely used in practice today.
Current Use
The hectowatt is seldom used in modern contexts; power is typically expressed in watts or kilowatts, but it may appear in specific engineering or scientific applications requiring larger units.
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Today, the pferdestarke is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit watt, but it is still occasionally used in historical references and in certain European countries for measuring engine power.