Convert pound-foot/second to pferdestarke
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s] to pferdestarke [ps], or Convert pferdestarke to pound-foot/second.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/second to Pferdestarke
1 lbf*ft/s = 0.00184339939394866 ps
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/s to ps:
15 lbf*ft/s = 15 × 0.00184339939394866 ps = 0.02765099090923 ps
Pound-Foot/second to Pferdestarke Conversion Table
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Pound-Foot/second
A pound-foot per second (lbf·ft/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred, equivalent to one pound-force acting through a distance of one foot per second.
History/Origin
The pound-foot per second has been used primarily in engineering contexts within the Imperial system to quantify power, especially in mechanical and automotive applications, though it is less common than other units like horsepower.
Current Use
Today, the pound-foot per second is rarely used; it is mainly referenced in historical data or specific engineering calculations involving Imperial units, with the more standard unit of power being the horsepower or the watt in SI units.
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Today, the pferdestarke is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit watt, but it is still occasionally used in historical references and in certain European countries for measuring engine power.