What is pferdestärke (ps)?

Pferdestärke (PS) is a metric horsepower unit used historically in German-speaking countries to represent mechanical power, defined as 75 kilogram-force metre per second and equivalent to 735.49875 watts.

Why convert pferdestärke (ps) to foot pound-force per minute?

Conversion to foot pound-force per minute helps translate power ratings into imperial units, useful for legacy engineering documents, mechanical work calculations, and comparing power tools using imperial standards.

Is foot pound-force per minute a modern unit for power?

No, foot pound-force per minute is a non-SI unit primarily used for very small mechanical power and slow rotational speeds, common in legacy or imperial engineering contexts.

How to Convert from Pferdestarke (ps) to Foot pound-force/minute

Learn how to easily convert power values from pferdestarke (ps), a metric horsepower unit used in German-speaking countries, to foot pound-force per minute, a non-SI imperial power unit. Understand the conversion formula, typical use cases, and tool benefits.

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Pferdestarke (ps) to Foot pound-force/minute Conversion Table

Pferdestarke (ps)	Foot pound-force/minute

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Pferdestarke (ps)	Foot pound-force/minute

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to translate power measurements from pferdestarke (ps), a metric horsepower commonly used in German automotive specifications, to foot pound-force per minute, an imperial unit measuring mechanical work rate.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in pferdestarke (ps) into the input field.
Select the target unit as foot pound-force per minute.
Click on the convert button to get the equivalent power value.
Use the result for engineering, automotive, or mechanical calculations.

Key Features

Converts power from pferdestarke (ps) to foot pound-force per minute related to mechanical work.
Provides a precise conversion formula based on historical and regional units.
Supports understanding of power ratings in both metric and imperial standards.
Ideal for automotive, engineering, and vintage machinery applications.
Browser-based and easy to use without installation.

Examples

2 pferdestarke (ps) equals 65097.124661 foot pound-force per minute by multiplying 2 by 32548.562330492.
0.5 pferdestarke (ps) converts to 16274.281165 foot pound-force per minute using the same conversion factor.

Common Use Cases

Converting engine power ratings in German and other European vehicle specifications.
Translating power output for small engines or older industrial machines listed in regional units.
Reporting low mechanical power in legacy engineering documents using imperial measurements.
Estimating power delivered by slow-speed devices like manual winches or small pumps.

Tips & Best Practices

Confirm the original power value is given in pferdestarke (ps) to ensure correct conversion.
Use this converter specifically for small to moderate power levels appropriate for foot pound-force/minute units.
Cross-verify results when applying conversions in technical or vintage machinery contexts.
Consider modern SI units if working with contemporary high-power specifications.
Be aware of rounding effects due to large conversion factors between units.

Limitations

Pferdestärke (ps) is not an SI unit and may be replaced by watts in current applications.
Foot pound-force per minute suits very small power measurements and slow rotational speeds only.
Conversion for high-power values may be less accurate or practical.
Precision can be influenced by rounding due to differences between metric and imperial systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is pferdestärke (ps)?: Pferdestärke (PS) is a metric horsepower unit used historically in German-speaking countries to represent mechanical power, defined as 75 kilogram-force metre per second and equivalent to 735.49875 watts.
Why convert pferdestärke (ps) to foot pound-force per minute?: Conversion to foot pound-force per minute helps translate power ratings into imperial units, useful for legacy engineering documents, mechanical work calculations, and comparing power tools using imperial standards.
Is foot pound-force per minute a modern unit for power?: No, foot pound-force per minute is a non-SI unit primarily used for very small mechanical power and slow rotational speeds, common in legacy or imperial engineering contexts.

Key Terminology

Pferdestärke (PS): A historical metric horsepower unit used in German-speaking countries, defined as 75 kilogram-force metre per second and equal to 735.49875 watts.
Foot pound-force per minute: A non-SI unit of power measuring the rate of mechanical work, equivalent to one foot-pound-force of work performed each minute.
Conversion rate: The numerical factor used to translate power values from pferdestärke (ps) to foot pound-force per minute, which is 32548.562330492.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does pferdestärke (ps) represent?

An SI unit of energy

A metric horsepower used in German-speaking countries

An imperial unit of work

1 pferdestärke (ps) equals how many foot pound-force per minute?

735.49875

32548.562330492

0.022596966

Which is a typical use case for converting ps to foot pound-force per minute?

Modern electric power ratings

Reporting low mechanical power in legacy engineering

Measuring electrical current

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