Convert pferdestarke to kilocalorie (th)/second
Please provide values below to convert pferdestarke [ps] to kilocalorie (th)/second [kcal(th)/s], or Convert kilocalorie (th)/second to pferdestarke.
How to Convert Pferdestarke to Kilocalorie (Th)/second
1 ps = 0.175788420172084 kcal(th)/s
Example: convert 15 ps to kcal(th)/s:
15 ps = 15 × 0.175788420172084 kcal(th)/s = 2.63682630258126 kcal(th)/s
Pferdestarke to Kilocalorie (Th)/second 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Today, the pferdestarke is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit watt, but it is still occasionally used in historical references and in certain European countries for measuring engine power.
Kilocalorie (Th)/second
A kilocalorie (th)/second (kcal(th)/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories per second is transferred or converted.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie (th) is a traditional unit of energy used primarily in nutrition and thermodynamics, with 'th' indicating the thermochemical definition. Its use in power measurements, such as kcal(th)/s, is less common and primarily for specialized scientific contexts.
Current Use
The unit kcal(th)/s is rarely used in modern practice; power is more commonly expressed in watts. When used, it typically appears in scientific research involving energy transfer rates in thermochemical processes or specialized engineering applications.