Convert pferdestarke to horsepower (water)
Please provide values below to convert pferdestarke [ps] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)], or Convert horsepower (water) to pferdestarke.
How to Convert Pferdestarke to Horsepower (Water)
1 ps = 0.985866431291494 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 ps to hp (water):
15 ps = 15 × 0.985866431291494 hp (water) = 14.7879964693724 hp (water)
Pferdestarke to Horsepower (Water) 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Today, the pferdestarke is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit watt, but it is still occasionally used in historical references and in certain European countries for measuring engine power.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 (Water)
Horsepower (water) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of water flow or energy transfer, based on the power exerted by a water stream.
History/Origin
The water horsepower originated in the 19th century as a way to quantify the power of water wheels and turbines, with its value historically linked to the energy produced by a specific flow of water under certain conditions.
Current Use
Today, water horsepower is primarily used in hydraulic engineering and water power industries to specify the capacity of water turbines, pumps, and other hydraulic equipment.