Convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to pferdestarke
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT)/second [kcal/s] to pferdestarke [ps], or Convert pferdestarke to kilocalorie (IT)/second.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It)/second to Pferdestarke
1 kcal/s = 5.69246378732799 ps
Example: convert 15 kcal/s to ps:
15 kcal/s = 15 × 5.69246378732799 ps = 85.3869568099198 ps
Kilocalorie (It)/second to Pferdestarke Conversion Table
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Kilocalorie (It)/second
A kilocalorie per second (kcal/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories is transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie, often used in nutrition and thermodynamics, has been a standard unit of energy measurement. Its use in power calculations, such as kcal/s, emerged in contexts requiring energy transfer rates, though it is less common than SI units like watts.
Current Use
Kcal/s is primarily used in specialized fields like thermodynamics and calorimetry to quantify energy transfer rates, especially in contexts involving heat transfer and energy consumption, though it is less prevalent than SI units.
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Today, the pferdestarke is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit watt, but it is still occasionally used in historical references and in certain European countries for measuring engine power.