What Is This Tool?
This tool allows you to convert power measurements from kilojoule per second (kJ/s), a unit equivalent to kilowatt, into pferdestarke (ps), a traditional metric horsepower unit often used in automotive and mechanical power specifications in German-speaking regions.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the power value in kilojoule per second (kJ/s) into the input field.
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Select pferdestarke (ps) as the desired output unit.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent power expressed in pferdestarke.
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Use the result to interpret or report power ratings in the relevant regional or industry standard.
Key Features
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Convert power values between kilojoule/second (kJ/s) and pferdestarke (ps) units.
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Accurately reflects the conversion rate used in automotive and engineering contexts.
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Supports power ratings for engines, motors, and thermal energy transfer systems.
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Browser-based unit converter accessible online without installation.
Examples
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2 kJ/s converts to approximately 2.72 PS using the formula 2 × 1.3596216173.
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5 kJ/s converts to about 6.80 PS by multiplying 5 with 1.3596216173.
Common Use Cases
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Rating power output in automotive engines and motorcycles in German-speaking countries.
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Specifying power for small engines and older industrial equipment using regional units.
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Documenting power consumption or output in heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems.
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Providing power data in repair manuals and vehicle brochures where PS figures are standard.
Tips & Best Practices
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Double-check unit selections to ensure accurate conversions between kJ/s and PS.
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Consider regional conventions and standards when using PS as a power unit.
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Refer to the conversion formula 1 kJ/s = 1.3596216173 PS for precise calculations.
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Use this converter for quick and convenient power unit transformations in automotive and engineering tasks.
Limitations
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Pferdestärke (PS) is not part of the International System of Units (SI).
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Conversions may be affected by rounding during practical use.
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The PS unit is regionally and historically specific and might not be recognized universally.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does kilojoule per second (kJ/s) measure?
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Kilojoule per second measures the rate of energy transfer equivalent to 1,000 joules per second, and it equals one kilowatt.
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Where is pferdestarke (PS) commonly used?
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Pferdestärke is commonly used in German-speaking countries to express mechanical power, especially in automotive engine ratings.
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Is pferdestarke an SI unit?
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No, pferdestärke is not an International System of Units (SI) unit but is widely used regionally for power ratings.
Key Terminology
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Kilojoule per second [kJ/s]
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A power unit measuring energy transfer rate equal to 1,000 joules per second, equivalent to one kilowatt.
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Pferdestärke (PS)
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A metric horsepower unit historically used in German-speaking countries to express mechanical power, equal to 735.49875 watts.