Convert pferdestarke to gigawatt
Please provide values below to convert pferdestarke [ps] to gigawatt [GW], or Convert gigawatt to pferdestarke.
How to Convert Pferdestarke to Gigawatt
1 ps = 7.3549875e-07 GW
Example: convert 15 ps to GW:
15 ps = 15 × 7.3549875e-07 GW = 1.103248125e-05 GW
Pferdestarke to Gigawatt 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Today, the pferdestarke is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit watt, but it is still occasionally used in historical references and in certain European countries for measuring engine power.
Gigawatt
A gigawatt (GW) is a unit of power equal to one billion watts, used to measure large-scale electrical power generation or consumption.
History/Origin
The gigawatt was introduced as part of the metric system's adoption for expressing large power quantities, particularly in the context of electrical engineering and energy projects, becoming widely used in the 20th century with the growth of large power plants and national grids.
Current Use
Gigawatts are commonly used today to quantify the capacity of power plants, energy production, and national or regional power consumption levels, especially in the context of renewable energy projects and large-scale infrastructure.