What does calorie (th)/minute measure?

It quantifies the rate of heat or energy transfer, defined as one thermochemical calorie delivered per minute.

Where is Pferdestärke (ps) commonly used?

It is mainly used in German-speaking countries for stating engine power in cars, motorcycles, and certain industrial machinery.

Is Pferdestärke an SI unit?

No, Pferdestärke is not an SI unit but remains popular regionally for mechanical power ratings.

How to Convert from Calorie (th)/minute to Pferdestarke (ps)?

Convert power units from calorie (th)/minute, a thermal energy rate, to Pferdestärke (ps), a metric horsepower commonly used in German-speaking countries. Learn the definition, applications, and conversion steps for these units.

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter changes power measurements from calorie (th)/minute, a heat energy rate used in scientific and food science fields, to Pferdestärke (ps), a historical metric horsepower unit prevalent in automotive specifications in certain European regions.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the numeric value in calorie (th)/minute you wish to convert
Select calorie (th)/minute as the input unit and Pferdestärke (ps) as the output unit
Click the convert button to get the equivalent value in Pferdestärke (ps)
Review the converted value for your application or documentation needs

Key Features

Converts thermal power units to mechanical power units used in automotive markets
Supports scientific, metabolic, and food science power measurement translations
Browser-based and easy to use for quick conversions
Displays results in Pferdestärke (ps), widely recognized in German-speaking countries
Incorporates established conversion formula with clear examples

Examples

Converting 10 calorie (th)/minute results in approximately 0.000948109 Pferdestärke (ps)
Converting 500 calorie (th)/minute yields about 0.04740545 Pferdestärke (ps)

Common Use Cases

Reporting heat-release rates in laboratory calorimetry experiments
Expressing human or animal metabolic energy expenditure
Characterizing energy transfer in food heating or cooking tests
Displaying engine power in German automotive and motorcycle specifications
Presenting power ratings in vehicle brochures and repair manuals
Specifying outputs of small engines and older industrial machines using regional units

Tips & Best Practices

Understand that calorie (th)/minute measures thermal energy rate while Pferdestärke reflects mechanical power
Use the converter to facilitate communication when comparing scientific data with mechanical power ratings
Be mindful of unit regionality; Pferdestärke is mainly used in German-speaking areas
Carefully handle very small numeric values due to tiny conversion factors
Refer to official specifications or contexts to properly apply converted values

Limitations

Calorie (th)/minute measures heat transfer, whereas Pferdestärke measures mechanical power; direct equivalence may not always apply physically
Pferdestärke is not an international standard unit and is regionally constrained
Small magnitude of conversion factors requires attention to precision to avoid errors when converting low power values

Frequently Asked Questions

What does calorie (th)/minute measure?: It quantifies the rate of heat or energy transfer, defined as one thermochemical calorie delivered per minute.
Where is Pferdestärke (ps) commonly used?: It is mainly used in German-speaking countries for stating engine power in cars, motorcycles, and certain industrial machinery.
Is Pferdestärke an SI unit?: No, Pferdestärke is not an SI unit but remains popular regionally for mechanical power ratings.

Key Terminology

calorie (th)/minute: A power unit that measures the thermochemical calorie energy rate per minute, equal to about 4.184 joules per minute.
Pferdestärke (ps): A metric horsepower unit representing mechanical power, historically used in German-speaking countries, equivalent to 735.49875 watts.
Conversion Rate: The factor used to translate one unit value to another; here, 1 calorie (th)/minute equals approximately 0.0000948109 Pferdestärke.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of power does calorie (th)/minute represent?

Mechanical power output

Heat or energy transfer rate

Electrical power consumption

In which context is Pferdestärke (ps) frequently used?

Japanese vehicle power ratings

German automotive specifications

International scientific power measurements

What is a key limitation when converting from calorie (th)/minute to Pferdestärke?

Units measure different types of energy transfer

Conversion rates are inexact due to fluctuations

Calorie (th)/minute is not recognized in laboratories

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