What Is This Tool?
This converter translates power values measured in pound-foot per hour, an imperial unit representing mechanical work rate, into Pferdestärke (ps), a metric horsepower unit commonly used in German-speaking countries.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the power value in pound-foot per hour (lbf*ft/h).
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Select pferdestarke (ps) as the target unit.
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View the converted value instantly displayed in Pferdestärke.
Key Features
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Converts very low mechanical power values from imperial to metric horsepower units.
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Suitable for automotive engine power, vintage machinery, and historical equipment specifications.
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Browser-based and user-friendly interface for quick input and output.
Examples
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1000 pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h] equals approximately 0.00051205538657703 pferdestarke (ps).
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5000 pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h] converts to about 0.00256027693288515 pferdestarke (ps).
Common Use Cases
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Expressing low power outputs of small clocks or gear trains in imperial units.
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Documenting specifications of vintage or historical equipment.
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Converting older imperial power ratings to metric horsepower commonly used in German automotive contexts.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this tool for translating very low power levels rather than for large-scale engineering calculations.
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Cross-check converted values with SI watt units if precise measurement interpretation is needed.
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Understand regional unit preferences, especially for automotive or vintage machine specifications in German-speaking countries.
Limitations
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Converted values are often very small decimals due to the size difference between the units.
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May not be practical for everyday engineering tasks requiring larger or SI units.
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Does not replace direct watt measurements or formal engineering standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is pound-foot per hour used for?
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It expresses very low continuous mechanical output in imperial units, such as small clocks or vintage equipment power specifications.
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Why convert pound-foot/hour to Pferdestärke?
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To translate small imperial power measurements into a familiar metric horsepower unit common in German automotive and machinery contexts.
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Is Pferdestärke an SI unit?
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No, Pferdestärke is a metric horsepower unit widely used historically in German-speaking countries but is not part of the International System of Units.
Key Terminology
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Pound-foot per hour (lbf*ft/h)
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An imperial power unit representing one foot-pound force of work done per hour, used for low mechanical power measurements.
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Pferdestärke (PS)
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A metric horsepower unit used in German-speaking countries, defined as 75 kilogram-force metre per second, equivalent to 735.49875 watts.
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Mechanical Power
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The rate at which mechanical work is performed, often measured in units like horsepower or watts.