What is pferdestärke (ps)?

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

What does pound-foot per minute measure?

A pound-foot per minute (lbf·ft/min) quantifies mechanical power as the work done when a force of one pound-force moves a distance of one foot in one minute, used mainly in imperial measurement systems.

Why convert from pferdestärke to pound-foot per minute?

Converting from pferdestärke to pound-foot/minute helps translate metric horsepower ratings used in Europe into imperial units common in certain engineering and testing environments for compatibility with legacy equipment and data.

How to Convert from Pferdestarke (ps) to Pound-foot/minute

Easily convert power measurements from Pferdestärke (ps), a metric horsepower unit, to pound-foot per minute, an imperial mechanical power unit. Learn about their definitions, uses, and conversion process.

Pferdestarke (ps)

Pound-foot/minute

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms power values measured in pferdestärke (ps), a metric horsepower unit historically used in German-speaking regions, into pound-foot per minute, an imperial unit expressing mechanical power through torque and rotational speed. It helps bridge metric and imperial power rating systems.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in pferdestärke (ps) that you want to convert
Select pound-foot per minute as the target unit
Submit the value to obtain the equivalent power in pound-foot/minute instantly

Key Features

Converts power from pferdestärke (ps) to pound-foot/minute with a defined conversion rate
Supports understanding of metric and imperial power units used in automotive and engineering contexts
Browser-based and intuitive for use in machinery, vehicle power, and motor testing scenarios

Examples

2 pferdestärke (ps) equals 65097.124661 pound-foot/minute
0.5 pferdestärke (ps) is equivalent to 16274.281165 pound-foot/minute

Common Use Cases

Interpreting engine power specifications in German and some European automotive markets
Converting power ratings in vehicle brochures, repair manuals, and resale listings
Testing and rating small motors, hand tools, gearboxes, or industrial machinery using imperial units

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the context of power units when interpreting results between metric and imperial systems
Use this conversion primarily for region-specific engineering and automotive power data
Review converted values carefully in applications demanding high precision due to unit differences

Limitations

Pferdestärke is a non-SI metric unit and pound-foot/minute is an imperial unit, which may affect precision in critical uses
Pound-foot/minute is less common for high power ratings compared to horsepower or watts, so conversions need contextual understanding

Frequently Asked Questions

What is pferdestärke (ps)?: Pferdestärke (PS) is a metric horsepower unit historically used in German-speaking countries to describe mechanical power, defined as 75 kilogram-force metre per second or approximately 735.49875 watts.
What does pound-foot per minute measure?: A pound-foot per minute (lbf·ft/min) quantifies mechanical power as the work done when a force of one pound-force moves a distance of one foot in one minute, used mainly in imperial measurement systems.
Why convert from pferdestärke to pound-foot per minute?: Converting from pferdestärke to pound-foot/minute helps translate metric horsepower ratings used in Europe into imperial units common in certain engineering and testing environments for compatibility with legacy equipment and data.

Key Terminology

Pferdestärke (PS): A metric horsepower unit used mainly in German-speaking areas, defined as 75 kilogram-force metre per second or about 735.49875 watts.
Pound-foot per minute (lbf·ft/min): An imperial unit of mechanical power measuring the rate of doing work with a force of one pound-force moving one foot in one minute.
Mechanical horsepower: An imperial power unit equal to 33,000 pound-foot per minute, often used in machine power ratings.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit represents metric horsepower historically used in German-speaking countries?

Pound-foot per minute

Pferdestärke (ps)

Mechanical horsepower

What does 1 pound-foot per minute represent?

The rate of work from one pound-force moving one foot in one minute

One mechanical horsepower

Power in watts

For what primary reason might someone convert pferdestärke to pound-foot/minute?

To compare metric horsepower to diesel fuel usage

To convert European metric power ratings to imperial units for engineering compatibility

To measure speed in miles per hour

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