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How to Convert from Pferdestärke (ps) to Horsepower (water)?

How to Convert from Pferdestärke (ps) to Horsepower (water)?

Convert power measurements from Pferdestärke (ps), a traditional metric horsepower unit used in German-speaking regions, to horsepower (water), a unit representing hydraulic power, with this simple online tool.

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Pferdestarke (ps) to Horsepower (water) Conversion Table

Pferdestarke (ps) Horsepower (water)

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Pferdestarke (ps) to Horsepower (water) Conversion Table
Pferdestarke (ps) Horsepower (water)

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms power values expressed in Pferdestärke (ps), a metric unit often used in automotive contexts, into horsepower (water), which measures hydraulic power in fluid systems. It facilitates understanding and applying power ratings across different engineering fields.

How to Use This Tool?

  • Enter the value in pferdestärke (ps) that you want to convert
  • Select horsepower (water) as the output unit
  • Click the convert button to see the equivalent power in horsepower (water)

Key Features

  • Converts power from pferdestärke (ps) to horsepower (water) accurately using the defined conversion rate
  • Browser-based and easy to use without requiring installation
  • Supports applications in automotive, pump design, and hydraulic system engineering

Examples

  • 5 pferdestärke (ps) converts to approximately 4.9293 horsepower (water)
  • 10 pferdestärke (ps) converts to approximately 9.8587 horsepower (water)

Common Use Cases

  • Translating engine power ratings in European automotive specifications to hydraulic power for pump system design
  • Estimating required motor power for delivering specific water flow and head in municipal water supply and irrigation
  • Determining hydraulic power available for micro-hydropower turbine projects

Tips & Best Practices

  • Ensure you understand the difference between mechanical power (PS) and hydraulic power (horsepower water) before converting
  • Use the conversion to support pump selection and efficiency estimation rather than exact system performance predictions
  • Consider variations in water properties and operating conditions when applying horsepower (water) values in engineering design

Limitations

  • Pferdestärke (PS) measures mechanical engine power; horsepower (water) quantifies hydraulic power, so conversions reflect different power types
  • Conversions do not account for system losses, efficiency factors, or varying water conditions affecting practical applications

Frequently Asked Questions

What does pferdestärke (ps) represent?
Pferdestärke (PS) is a metric horsepower unit historically used in German-speaking countries for mechanical power, especially in automotive specifications.

What is horsepower (water)?
Horsepower (water), or hydraulic horsepower, represents the mechanical power needed to move a volume of water against a head, commonly used in pump and fluid system engineering.

Can I directly compare pferdestärke (ps) and horsepower (water) values?
Since these units measure different power contexts—mechanical vs. hydraulic—direct comparisons require understanding of the underlying power forms and may not reflect actual system efficiencies.

Key Terminology

Pferdestärke (PS)
A unit of mechanical power equal to 75 kilogram-force metre per second, commonly used in German-speaking countries to indicate engine power.
Horsepower (water)
A measure of hydraulic power required to move water against a head, used in pump sizing and fluid mechanics.
Hydraulic Power
Mechanical power related to the movement of fluids, calculated considering flow rate and pressure head.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of power does pferdestärke (ps) measure?
Horsepower (water) is primarily used in which field?
What is the conversion factor from 1 pferdestärke (ps) to horsepower (water)?