Metric Horsepower to Decawatt Converter
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Unit Description
Metric Horsepower (PS)
Definition
Metric horsepower (PS) is a unit of power equal to 75 kilogram-force meters per second, approximately 735.5 watts. It's the metric equivalent of horsepower, used primarily in European automotive and mechanical applications.
History
Metric horsepower was developed as a metric alternative to the imperial horsepower unit. It became standard in European automotive and mechanical industries, providing a power unit consistent with metric measurements while maintaining familiarity with the horsepower concept.
Current Use
Metric horsepower is used in European automotive specifications, mechanical equipment ratings, and industrial machinery. It's standard for European car engine ratings, machinery specifications, and mechanical power systems in metric countries.
Decawatt (daW)
Definition
A decawatt (daW) is a unit of power equal to ten watts (10¹ W). It represents small power levels typically found in low-power appliances, electronic devices, and small electrical systems.
History
The decawatt developed as part of the metric system's decimal structure, providing a convenient intermediate unit between watts and smaller power measurements. It became useful for describing power consumption of small electronic devices and low-power systems.
Current Use
Decawatts are used for low-power appliance ratings, electronic device specifications, and small electrical systems. They're found in specifications for small electronic devices, LED lighting, and low-power electrical equipment.
Conversion Table
Metric Horsepower(PS) | Decawatt(daW) |
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1 | 73.5499 |
2 | 147.1 |
3 | 220.65 |
4 | 294.2 |
5 | 367.749 |
6 | 441.299 |
7 | 514.849 |
8 | 588.399 |
9 | 661.949 |
10 | 735.499 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Metric Horsepower to Decawatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 PS = 73.5499 daW
- Conversion Formula: daW = PS × 73.5499
- Calculation: 1 PS × 73.5499 = 73.5499 daW
Convert 10 Metric Horsepower to Decawatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 PS = 73.5499 daW
- Conversion Formula: daW = PS × 73.5499
- Calculation: 10 PS × 73.5499 = 735.499 daW
Convert 100 Metric Horsepower to Decawatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 PS = 73.5499 daW
- Conversion Formula: daW = PS × 73.5499
- Calculation: 100 PS × 73.5499 = 7,354.99 daW
Convert 1,000 Metric Horsepower to Decawatt
- Conversion Factor: 1 PS = 73.5499 daW
- Conversion Formula: daW = PS × 73.5499
- Calculation: 1,000 PS × 73.5499 = 73,549.9 daW