Convert pferdestarke to dekawatt
Please provide values below to convert pferdestarke [ps] to dekawatt [daW], or Convert dekawatt to pferdestarke.
How to Convert Pferdestarke to Dekawatt
1 ps = 73.549875 daW
Example: convert 15 ps to daW:
15 ps = 15 × 73.549875 daW = 1103.248125 daW
Pferdestarke to Dekawatt 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Today, the pferdestarke is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit watt, but it is still occasionally used in historical references and in certain European countries for measuring engine power.
Dekawatt
A dekawatt (daW) is a unit of power equal to 10 watts.
History/Origin
The dekawatt was introduced as part of the metric system's prefixes for larger units of power, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts, but it is not widely adopted in everyday use.
Current Use
The dekawatt is rarely used in modern practice; power measurements are typically expressed in watts or kilowatts. It may appear in specialized technical fields or historical references.