What is a centiwatt used for?

A centiwatt quantifies very low power levels and is used to specify power consumption of ultra-low-power electronics, indicator LEDs, and small energy harvesters.

What does pferdestarke represent?

Pferdestarke, or PS, is a metric horsepower unit used mainly in German-speaking countries to express mechanical power, especially in automotive engine ratings.

Why convert centiwatt to pferdestarke?

Converting helps relate very low electrical power to the traditional mechanical power scale common in vehicle specifications and mechanical contexts.

How to Convert from Centiwatt [cW] to Pferdestarke (ps)?

Learn how to convert power values from centiwatt (cW), a small-scale electrical power unit, to pferdestarke (ps), the traditional metric horsepower used in German-speaking regions. Understand their definitions, use cases, and practical conversion steps.

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Centiwatt [cW] to Pferdestarke (ps) Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms power measurements expressed in centiwatts, a unit for very low power levels, into pferdestarke, a metric horsepower unit commonly found in automotive power ratings in certain European countries.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in centiwatts that you want to convert.
Select centiwatt [cW] as the input unit and pferdestarke (ps) as the output unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent power in pferdestarke.

Key Features

Converts very small power units (centiwatt) to metric horsepower (pferdestarke).
Useful for relating low-power electronics measurements to traditional engine power metrics.
Browser-based and user-friendly for quick power unit transformations.

Examples

100 cW converts to approximately 0.00135962 ps.
500 cW converts to approximately 0.0067981 ps.

Common Use Cases

Expressing tiny power outputs from ultra-low-power electronics in terms of conventional engine power units.
Specifying engine power in vehicle specifications and repair documents in German-speaking countries.
Comparing small-scale power harvesting devices with traditional mechanical power ratings.

Tips & Best Practices

Use this converter when you need to understand low power measurements in familiar automotive power units.
Remember that pferdestarke values will be very small due to the large size difference between units.
Be aware that pferdestarke is not an SI unit and may be unfamiliar outside certain regions.

Limitations

Centiwatt measures very low power while pferdestarke usually represents much higher power, so converted values are often extremely small.
Pferdestarke is not an internationally standardized unit and may not be recognized globally.
Small values may lose precision due to the substantial difference in unit magnitude.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a centiwatt used for?: A centiwatt quantifies very low power levels and is used to specify power consumption of ultra-low-power electronics, indicator LEDs, and small energy harvesters.
What does pferdestarke represent?: Pferdestarke, or PS, is a metric horsepower unit used mainly in German-speaking countries to express mechanical power, especially in automotive engine ratings.
Why convert centiwatt to pferdestarke?: Converting helps relate very low electrical power to the traditional mechanical power scale common in vehicle specifications and mechanical contexts.

Key Terminology

Centiwatt (cW): A unit of power equal to one hundredth of a watt, used for measuring very low power consumption.
Pferdestarke (ps): Metric horsepower unit defined as 75 kilogram-force metre per second, widely used in automotive power ratings in German-speaking regions.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit describes very low power electrical systems?

Pferdestarke (ps)

Centiwatt (cW)

Kilowatt (kW)

Where is pferdestarke commonly used?

German-speaking countries

United States

Japan

What is the approximate conversion factor from 1 cW to pferdestarke?

0.00135962

0.0000135962

0.135962

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