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How to Convert from Horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to Pferdestarke (ps)?

How to Convert from Horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to Pferdestarke (ps)?

Learn how to convert mechanical power values from the imperial horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) unit to the metric Pferdestarke (ps) used in German-speaking regions with this easy-to-use online converter.

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Horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to Pferdestarke (ps) Conversion Table

Horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) Pferdestarke (ps)

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Horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to Pferdestarke (ps) Conversion Table
Horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) Pferdestarke (ps)

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows users to transform power measurements between horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s), an imperial unit, and pferdestarke (ps), a metric horsepower unit used mainly in German-speaking countries. It helps compare and present engine power ratings accurately across these units.

How to Use This Tool?

  • Enter the power value in horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) that you want to convert.
  • Select pferdestarke (ps) as the target unit.
  • Initiate the conversion to see the equivalent power in pferdestarke.
  • Use the result to compare or present power ratings in the desired unit.

Key Features

  • Converts mechanical power from imperial horsepower to metric pferdestarke (ps).
  • Browser-based tool requiring no installation.
  • Supports power rating comparisons in automotive and machinery contexts.
  • Provides clear and straightforward conversion using the exact defined rate.
  • Ideal for users handling regional or historical power units.

Examples

  • 5 horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) converts to 5.069348328 pferdestarke (ps).
  • 10 horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) converts to 10.138696654 pferdestarke (ps).

Common Use Cases

  • Comparing engine power ratings in countries using different horsepower units.
  • Specifying power for small engines like lawnmowers or portable generators.
  • Interpreting vehicle brochures and repair manuals using regional power units.
  • Converting power values in technical documents and resale listings.

Tips & Best Practices

  • Confirm which horsepower definition applies in your context before converting.
  • Use the tool to facilitate understanding across imperial and metric unit systems.
  • Refer to vehicle or machinery documentation to choose the correct power unit.
  • Note that neither unit is SI, so additional care is needed when integrating with SI-based measures.

Limitations

  • Neither horsepower nor pferdestarke are SI units, which may affect integration with strictly SI-based measurements.
  • Small differences in unit definitions and rounding can impact precision when high accuracy is essential.
  • Variation in horsepower definitions requires clarifying the specific type referenced for accurate conversion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
It is an imperial unit of power defined as 550 foot-pound-force per second, approximately equal to 745.699872 watts, commonly used for internal combustion engine ratings and small engines.

What does pferdestarke (ps) mean?
Pferdestarke, abbreviated as PS, is a metric horsepower unit historically used in German-speaking countries to express mechanical power, equal to 735.49875 watts.

Why convert between horsepower and pferdestarke?
Conversion helps accurately compare and communicate engine power ratings across regions using different measurement systems, especially in automotive and industrial contexts.

Key Terminology

Horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
An imperial power unit defined as 550 foot-pound-force per second, approximately equal to 745.699872 watts, used primarily for rating internal combustion engines and small machinery.
Pferdestarke (ps)
A metric horsepower unit historically used in German-speaking areas, equal to 735.49875 watts, often used in automotive power specifications.
Mechanical power
The rate at which work is done or energy is transferred, expressed in various units such as horsepower and pferdestarke.

Quick Knowledge Check

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