What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to change power values expressed in foot pound-force per second, an imperial unit, into Pferdestärke (ps), a metric horsepower unit commonly used in Germany and similar regions. It helps translate mechanical power ratings between unit systems for clearer understanding.
How to Use This Tool?
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Input the power value in foot pound-force per second into the conversion field.
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Select Pferdestärke (ps) as the target unit for conversion.
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Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent power value in ps.
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Use the results to understand or compare mechanical power specifications.
Key Features
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Converts foot pound-force per second to Pferdestärke (ps) accurately using the standardized conversion rate.
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Supports power unit translations for automotive, mechanical engineering, and machinery applications.
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Browser-based and user-friendly interface requiring no installation.
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Useful for comparing power ratings in imperial and metric horsepower units.
Examples
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100 foot pound-force/second converts to approximately 0.18433994 Pferdestärke (ps).
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500 foot pound-force/second converts to approximately 0.9216997 Pferdestärke (ps).
Common Use Cases
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Specifying small mechanical power outputs for tools or smaller engines using imperial units.
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Converting power for vehicle engine specifications and brochures in German-speaking markets.
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Translating power outputs of older industrial machines using regional measurement units.
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Calculating mechanical power from torque and rotational speed in engineering contexts.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure input values are accurately measured in foot pound-force per second for precise conversion.
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Use the converter to assist in comparing power ratings across different unit systems.
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Refer to intermediate watt values if needing precise engineering calculations.
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Confirm the regional relevance of Pferdestärke (ps) before using for documentation or specifications.
Limitations
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Foot pound-force per second is an imperial unit and may be less familiar outside certain regions.
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Pferdestärke (ps) is not an SI unit and mainly used in German-speaking countries and nearby markets.
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Accurate engineering conversions may require converting through watts as an intermediate step.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is foot pound-force per second?
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It is an imperial power unit representing one pound-force applied over one foot per second, commonly used to express mechanical power in customary units.
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Where is Pferdestärke (ps) commonly used?
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Pferdestärke (ps) is mainly used in German-speaking countries for stating engine power and is commonly found in automotive and machinery ratings.
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Why convert between foot pound-force/second and Pferdestärke?
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Converting these units helps translate power values from imperial to metric horsepower units, assisting in better understanding and comparing engine and mechanical power across regions.
Key Terminology
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Foot pound-force per second
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An imperial power unit equal to one pound-force applied through one foot of displacement per second.
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Pferdestärke (ps)
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A metric horsepower unit used mainly in German-speaking countries, equivalent to 75 kilogram-force metre per second.
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Mechanical power
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The rate at which work is done or energy is transferred in a mechanical system.