Convert pferdestarke to horsepower (boiler)
Please provide values below to convert pferdestarke [ps] to horsepower (boiler) [hp (boiler)], or Convert horsepower (boiler) to pferdestarke.
How to Convert Pferdestarke to Horsepower (Boiler)
1 ps = 0.0749743883792049 hp (boiler)
Example: convert 15 ps to hp (boiler):
15 ps = 15 × 0.0749743883792049 hp (boiler) = 1.12461582568807 hp (boiler)
Pferdestarke to Horsepower (Boiler) Conversion Table
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Pferdestarke
The pferdestarke (ps) is a unit of power used primarily in Germany, equivalent to 735.5 watts.
History/Origin
The pferdestarke was introduced in the late 19th century as a metric unit of horsepower, named after the German word for 'horsepower'. It was used to measure engine power, especially in automotive and engineering contexts.
Current Use
Today, the pferdestarke is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit watt, but it is still occasionally used in historical references and in certain European countries for measuring engine power.
Horsepower (Boiler)
Horsepower (boiler) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of energy transfer, specifically indicating the power of steam boilers, equivalent to approximately 33,475 watts.
History/Origin
The boiler horsepower was developed in the late 19th century to standardize the measurement of steam boiler capacity, primarily in the United States, and has been used historically in engineering and industrial applications to quantify boiler power output.
Current Use
Today, boiler horsepower is primarily used in the United States for specifying the capacity of steam boilers in industrial and commercial settings, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like watts or kilowatts in most regions.