What is horsepower (water)?

Horsepower (water), also known as hydraulic horsepower, is a measure of the mechanical power needed to move water against a certain head, based on flow rate and head height.

What does pferdestarke (ps) represent?

Pferdestarke (ps) is a metric horsepower unit historically used in German-speaking countries to express mechanical power, especially in automotive and machinery ratings.

Why convert from horsepower (water) to pferdestarke (ps)?

Converting helps translate hydraulic power values into the metric horsepower unit common in European vehicle and machinery specifications to ensure consistency with regional conventions.

How to Convert from Horsepower (water) to Pferdestarke (ps)

Easily convert power values from horsepower (water) to pferdestarke (ps) using our online unit converter designed for hydraulic and mechanical power units.

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What Is This Tool?

This tool allows you to convert power measurements from horsepower (water), a unit used to quantify hydraulic power, to pferdestarke (ps), a metric horsepower unit commonly used in German-speaking regions for specifying mechanical power.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in horsepower (water) that you want to convert
Select horsepower (water) as the source unit and pferdestarke (ps) as the target unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent power in pferdestarke (ps)
Review the output for your hydraulic or mechanical power application needs

Key Features

Converts from horsepower (water) to pferdestarke (ps) accurately using the defined conversion rate
Supports power unit conversions relevant to hydraulic engineering and automotive industries
Easy-to-use interface suitable for professionals and hobbyists alike
Browser-based tool requiring no installation or downloads
Provides practical examples to illustrate typical conversions

Examples

5 horsepower (water) converts to approximately 5.07168 pferdestarke (ps)
10 horsepower (water) converts to approximately 10.14336 pferdestarke (ps)

Common Use Cases

Sizing and selecting pumps for irrigation, municipal water systems, and HVAC to compare hydraulic and shaft power
Estimating power output for micro-hydropower turbines using low-head water sources
Designing piping and pumping systems by calculating motor power requirements based on flow and head
Specifying engine power in vehicles in Germany and other European markets where pferdestarke is standard
Reporting and maintaining machinery using regional power units, including automotive and industrial equipment

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure you use the correct unit definitions to avoid confusion between hydraulic and mechanical horsepower
Verify if your application requires conversion to mechanical units or remains in hydraulic power for accuracy
Use this tool to facilitate compatibility with regional standards in automotive and industrial power ratings
Always double-check conversion results when applying values to engineering designs or regulatory documents

Limitations

Horsepower (water) relates specifically to hydraulic power and differs from mechanical or brake horsepower
Pferdestarke (ps) is a non-SI metric unit primarily for vehicle and machinery power, so equivalency may not reflect system efficiencies
Conversion does not account for mechanical losses or variations in specific application contexts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is horsepower (water)?: Horsepower (water), also known as hydraulic horsepower, is a measure of the mechanical power needed to move water against a certain head, based on flow rate and head height.
What does pferdestarke (ps) represent?: Pferdestarke (ps) is a metric horsepower unit historically used in German-speaking countries to express mechanical power, especially in automotive and machinery ratings.
Why convert from horsepower (water) to pferdestarke (ps)?: Converting helps translate hydraulic power values into the metric horsepower unit common in European vehicle and machinery specifications to ensure consistency with regional conventions.

Key Terminology

Horsepower (water): A measure of hydraulic power needed to move water against a specified head, involving flow rate and water properties.
Pferdestarke (ps): A metric horsepower unit used mainly in German-speaking countries to express mechanical power in vehicles and machinery.
Hydraulic horsepower: Another name for horsepower (water), referring to power transferred to move water in hydraulic systems.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of power does horsepower (water) measure?

Electrical power output

Hydraulic power related to water movement

Mechanical power in engines

In which context is pferdestarke (ps) primarily used?

Scientific measurement worldwide

Automotive and machinery power ratings in German-speaking countries

Thermal energy calculations

Which is true about the conversion between horsepower (water) and pferdestarke (ps)?

It considers mechanical efficiency losses

It provides a direct conversion rate facilitating unit compatibility

They are identical power units

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