What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to translate power values expressed in horsepower (hp, hp (UK)), a common imperial unit, into Pferdestärke (ps), the metric horsepower unit used in Germany and some European markets.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in horsepower (hp or hp (UK)) you want to convert.
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Select horsepower as the source unit and Pferdestärke (ps) as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent power in ps.
Key Features
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Simple conversion between imperial horsepower and metric Pferdestärke.
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Supports automotive and machinery power measurement units.
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation.
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Accurately applies the standard conversion factor used in automotive industries.
Examples
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1 horsepower equals approximately 1.01387 Pferdestärke.
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5 horsepower converts to about 5.06935 Pferdestärke.
Common Use Cases
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Comparing automotive engine power ratings between regions using hp and ps.
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Checking power specifications in vehicle brochures and product datasheets.
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Converting power values in motorcycle manufacturing and resale markets in Germany and Europe.
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the horsepower variant before converting, as different types exist.
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Use this converter mainly for mechanical/imperial horsepower values.
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Keep in mind that Pferdestärke is a regional unit and not standardized internationally.
Limitations
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Conversion is valid only for the common mechanical/imperial horsepower variant.
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Pferdestärke is not an SI unit and may be unfamiliar outside German-speaking areas.
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Other horsepower definitions, like metric horsepower, have slightly different values not covered by this tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the difference between horsepower and Pferdestärke?
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Horsepower (hp, hp (UK)) is an imperial power unit defined as 550 foot-pounds per second, while Pferdestärke (ps) is a metric horsepower used mainly in German-speaking countries, defined as 75 kilogram-force meters per second.
Key Terminology
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Horsepower (hp, hp (UK))
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A non-SI unit of power defined as 550 foot-pounds per second, commonly used in mechanical and automotive contexts.
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Pferdestärke (ps)
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A metric horsepower unit historically used in German-speaking countries, equal to 735.49875 watts.