What Is This Tool?
This tool helps convert power values from Pferdestärke (ps), a metric horsepower unit commonly used in German-speaking countries, into volt amperes (V*A), which measure apparent electrical power in AC circuits.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the power value in Pferdestärke (ps) that you want to convert.
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Select the target unit as Volt ampere [V*A].
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent value in Volt ampere.
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Review the converted result and use it for your engineering or maintenance tasks.
Key Features
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Converts Pferdestärke (ps) to Volt ampere [V*A] precisely using a defined conversion rate.
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Browser-based and easy to use without any installation.
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Supports understanding and comparison between mechanical and electrical power units.
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Useful for automotive, electrical engineering, and industrial machinery contexts.
Examples
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2 pferdestarke (ps) converts to 1470.9975 volt ampere [V*A].
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0.5 pferdestarke (ps) converts to 367.749375 volt ampere [V*A].
Common Use Cases
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Stating engine power in vehicle specifications within German and European markets.
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Determining apparent power ratings for electrical components like transformers and UPS.
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Comparing mechanical power to electrical apparent power in automotive and industrial systems.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure you understand the difference between apparent power (VA) and real power (W) when interpreting results.
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Use the tool in contexts where Pferdestärke (ps) is a relevant unit to avoid confusion.
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Confirm electrical load conditions as volt ampere does not always equal actual power depending on power factor.
Limitations
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Volt ampere reflects apparent power and may not match actual real power unless the power factor equals one.
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Pferdestärke (ps) is not an SI unit and its usage is limited by regional and historical conventions.
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The conversion might be an approximation when correlating mechanical power with electrical apparent power.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Pferdestärke (ps) an SI unit?
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No, Pferdestärke (ps) is a non-SI unit used mainly in German-speaking countries for expressing mechanical power.
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What does volt ampere [V*A] measure?
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Volt ampere [V*A] measures apparent power in AC electrical circuits, combining voltage and current without considering power factor.
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Can I directly compare Pferdestärke with volt ampere for power ratings?
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Comparisons are possible but approximate because volt ampere represents apparent electrical power, which depends on power factor, unlike mechanical power units like Pferdestärke.
Key Terminology
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Pferdestärke (ps)
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A metric horsepower unit used primarily in German-speaking regions to measure mechanical power, equal to 735.49875 watts.
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Volt ampere [V*A]
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A unit measuring apparent power in AC circuits, calculated by multiplying root-mean-square voltage and current.
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Apparent power
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The total power in an AC electrical circuit, combining real power and reactive power, represented in volt amperes.