Convert Btu (th)/hour to pferdestarke
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/hour [Btu(th)/h] to pferdestarke [ps], or Convert pferdestarke to Btu (th)/hour.
How to Convert Btu (Th)/hour to Pferdestarke
1 Btu(th)/h = 0.000398199317130043 ps
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/h to ps:
15 Btu(th)/h = 15 × 0.000398199317130043 ps = 0.00597298975695064 ps
Btu (Th)/hour to Pferdestarke Conversion Table
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Btu (Th)/hour
Btu (th)/hour is a unit of power that measures the rate of energy transfer, specifically the amount of thermal energy in British thermal units (Btu) delivered or consumed per hour.
History/Origin
The Btu (th)/hour originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy, and has been used primarily in the heating and energy industries to quantify thermal power rates. Its usage dates back to the early 20th century as a standard measure in thermal energy calculations.
Current Use
Today, Btu (th)/hour is used mainly in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, as well as in energy consumption and efficiency assessments, to specify thermal power rates of equipment and systems.
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Today, the pferdestarke is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit watt, but it is still occasionally used in historical references and in certain European countries for measuring engine power.