Convert pferdestarke to deciwatt
Please provide values below to convert pferdestarke [ps] to deciwatt [dW], or Convert deciwatt to pferdestarke.
How to Convert Pferdestarke to Deciwatt
1 ps = 7354.9875 dW
Example: convert 15 ps to dW:
15 ps = 15 × 7354.9875 dW = 110324.8125 dW
Pferdestarke to Deciwatt 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Today, the pferdestarke is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit watt, but it is still occasionally used in historical references and in certain European countries for measuring engine power.
Deciwatt
A deciwatt (dW) is a unit of power equal to one-tenth of a watt, used to measure small amounts of power.
History/Origin
The deciwatt was introduced as part of the metric system's decimal prefixes to provide convenient submultiples of the watt, though it is rarely used in practice.
Current Use
Deciwatt is rarely used in modern applications; it may appear in specialized scientific contexts or theoretical calculations involving small power levels.