Convert deciwatt to pferdestarke
Please provide values below to convert deciwatt [dW] to pferdestarke [ps], or Convert pferdestarke to deciwatt.
How to Convert Deciwatt to Pferdestarke
1 dW = 0.00013596216173039 ps
Example: convert 15 dW to ps:
15 dW = 15 × 0.00013596216173039 ps = 0.00203943242595586 ps
Deciwatt to Pferdestarke Conversion Table
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Deciwatt
A deciwatt (dW) is a unit of power equal to one-tenth of a watt, used to measure small amounts of power.
History/Origin
The deciwatt was introduced as part of the metric system's decimal prefixes to provide convenient submultiples of the watt, though it is rarely used in practice.
Current Use
Deciwatt is rarely used in modern applications; it may appear in specialized scientific contexts or theoretical calculations involving small power levels.
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Today, the pferdestarke is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit watt, but it is still occasionally used in historical references and in certain European countries for measuring engine power.