What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to translate power values expressed in pferdestarke (ps), a metric horsepower unit historically used in German-speaking regions, into tons (refrigeration), a unit measuring cooling capacity commonly used in HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in pferdestarke (ps) that you want to convert
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Select the target unit as ton (refrigeration)
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent value
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Use the result for comparison or calculation in relevant applications
Key Features
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Converts from pferdestarke (ps) to ton (refrigeration) units
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Supports power measurements used in automotive and HVAC industries
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Browser-based tool requiring no installation
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Provides straightforward unit translation for engineering and technical use cases
Examples
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5 ps converts to approximately 1.0457 ton (refrigeration)
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10 ps converts to approximately 2.0914 ton (refrigeration)
Common Use Cases
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Expressing engine power in vehicle specifications for German-speaking markets
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Rating air-conditioning systems by cooling capacity in tons
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Sizing commercial refrigeration and cold storage units
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Performing HVAC load calculations and cooling equipment design in building engineering
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify the units before converting to ensure accuracy
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Use this converter when comparing mechanical power output to thermal cooling capacities
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Be aware of the regional and historical context when dealing with pferdestarke (ps)
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Consider the intended application to interpret results correctly, especially in HVAC design
Limitations
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Pferdestarke (ps) is a non-SI and historical unit with regional usage, limiting universal relevance
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Ton (refrigeration) measures cooling capacity and is not directly interchangeable with mechanical power without context
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Conversion assumes steady-state power equivalence and does not account for dynamic or efficiency factors
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does pferdestarke (ps) represent?
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Pferdestärke (PS), meaning "horse strength," is a metric horsepower unit historically used in German-speaking countries to express mechanical power.
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What is a ton (refrigeration)?
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A ton (refrigeration) is a unit of power that measures the rate of heat removal needed to melt one short ton of ice in 24 hours, used mainly to specify cooling capacity.
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When should I use this converter?
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Use this conversion tool when you need to translate mechanical power units like pferdestarke into cooling capacity units such as tons (refrigeration), particularly in automotive and HVAC contexts.
Key Terminology
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Pferdestärke (ps)
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A metric horsepower unit historically used in German-speaking countries to express mechanical power, defined as 75 kilogram-force metre per second.
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Ton (refrigeration)
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A non-SI unit of power measuring cooling capacity, equal to the heat removal required to melt a short ton of ice in 24 hours, defined as 12,000 BTU per hour.