Convert calorie (IT)/minute to pferdestarke
Please provide values below to convert calorie (IT)/minute [cal/min] to pferdestarke [ps], or Convert pferdestarke to calorie (IT)/minute.
How to Convert Calorie (It)/minute to Pferdestarke
1 cal/min = 0.0948743964554664 ps
Example: convert 15 cal/min to ps:
15 cal/min = 15 × 0.0948743964554664 ps = 1.423115946832 ps
Calorie (It)/minute to Pferdestarke Conversion Table
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Calorie (It)/minute
Calorie per minute (cal/min) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in calories is transferred or converted per minute.
History/Origin
The calorie has been used historically in nutrition and energy measurement, with the 'calorie per minute' emerging as a unit to quantify energy transfer rates, especially in contexts like exercise and metabolic studies.
Current Use
Calorie per minute is used in fields such as sports science, physiology, and energy expenditure analysis to measure the rate of caloric energy transfer or consumption over time.
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Today, the pferdestarke is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit watt, but it is still occasionally used in historical references and in certain European countries for measuring engine power.