Convert watt to pferdestarke
Please provide values below to convert watt [W] to pferdestarke [ps], or Convert pferdestarke to watt.
How to Convert Watt to Pferdestarke
1 W = 0.0013596216173039 ps
Example: convert 15 W to ps:
15 W = 15 × 0.0013596216173039 ps = 0.0203943242595586 ps
Watt to Pferdestarke Conversion Table
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Watt
The watt (W) is the SI unit of power, defined as one joule per second, representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion.
History/Origin
The watt was named after James Watt, the Scottish engineer and inventor, in 1889. It was adopted as the SI unit of power to standardize measurements in science and engineering.
Current Use
The watt is widely used today to quantify power in electrical devices, engines, and energy consumption, serving as a fundamental unit in physics, engineering, and everyday applications.
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Today, the pferdestarke is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit watt, but it is still occasionally used in historical references and in certain European countries for measuring engine power.