What is pferdestarke (ps)?

Pferdestarke (ps) is a metric horsepower unit historically used in German-speaking countries to measure mechanical power, equivalent to 75 kilogram-force metre per second or about 735.49875 watts.

What does calorie (IT)/second measure?

Calorie (IT)/second measures thermal power as the rate at which heat energy, based on the International Table calorie, is transferred per second.

Why convert from pferdestarke to calorie (IT)/second?

Converting from pferdestarke to calorie (IT)/second is useful for translating mechanical power values into thermal power terms, particularly in automotive engineering, calorimetry, and historical equipment analysis.

How to Convert from Pferdestarke (ps) to Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?

Convert mechanical power measured in pferdestarke (ps) to thermal power expressed in calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] with this easy-to-use online unit converter.

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Pferdestarke (ps) to Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] Conversion Table

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Pferdestarke (ps) to Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms power values from pferdestarke (ps), a metric horsepower unit used mainly in German-speaking regions, into calorie (IT)/second, a unit representing thermal power based on the International Table calorie. It is designed for applications needing conversion between mechanical and thermal energy rates.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in pferdestarke (ps)
Select pferdestarke (ps) as the input unit
Choose calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] as the output unit
Click the convert button to get the equivalent thermal power
Use the result for thermal energy analysis or engineering calculations

Key Features

Converts power units from pferdestarke (ps) to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]
Supports conversion of engine power used in automotive and historical machinery contexts
Calculates thermal power values expressing heat transfer rates
Browser-based tool requiring no installation
Ideal for engineering, scientific, and historical energy conversions

Examples

2 pferdestarke (ps) converts to 351.3417168244 calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]
0.5 pferdestarke (ps) converts to 87.8354292061 calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]

Common Use Cases

Translating mechanical power from automotive specifications into thermal power terms
Analyzing heat-transfer rates in laboratory calorimetry using the International Table calorie
Converting historical power ratings for engineering or scientific purposes
Comparing engine power ratings with thermal energy transfer rates
Studying older technical literature or machinery using calorie-based units

Tips & Best Practices

Verify unit selections before converting to ensure accurate results
Use the tool for understanding thermal equivalences of mechanical power
Remember that pferdestarke (ps) is not an SI unit and may need careful consideration
Apply conversions thoughtfully when interpreting historical or regional power data
Cross-check converted values if used for critical engineering analysis

Limitations

Pferdestarke is not part of the International System of Units (SI), affecting scientific uniformity
Calorie (IT)/second is a specialized and less common thermal unit compared to watts
Conversion precision may vary due to rounding or differing base unit definitions
Some modern applications may prefer using watts over calorie-based units
Historical usage of units may require contextual understanding when interpreting data

Frequently Asked Questions

What is pferdestarke (ps)?: Pferdestarke (ps) is a metric horsepower unit historically used in German-speaking countries to measure mechanical power, equivalent to 75 kilogram-force metre per second or about 735.49875 watts.
What does calorie (IT)/second measure?: Calorie (IT)/second measures thermal power as the rate at which heat energy, based on the International Table calorie, is transferred per second.
Why convert from pferdestarke to calorie (IT)/second?: Converting from pferdestarke to calorie (IT)/second is useful for translating mechanical power values into thermal power terms, particularly in automotive engineering, calorimetry, and historical equipment analysis.

Key Terminology

Pferdestarke (PS): A metric horsepower unit historically used in German-speaking regions to quantify mechanical power, equal to 75 kilogram-force metre per second or approximately 735.49875 watts.
Calorie (IT)/second: A unit of power indicating the transfer of energy at the rate of one International Table calorie per second, used for expressing thermal power or heat transfer.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one pferdestarke (ps) represent?

Thermal power

Mechanical power

Electrical power

Which unit measures thermal power using heat energy per second?

Calorie (IT)/second

Pferdestarke (ps)

Kilogram-force metre

Why might pferdestarke be less common in scientific contexts?

It is not an SI unit

It is too large

It measures temperature

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