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What does PS stand for?
PS stands for "Pferdestärke," a German term for horsepower, and is a unit used to measure the power output of engines, particularly in Europe. It's similar to brake horsepower (BHP), which is used more widely in the UK and the US.
PS to BHP Calculator
How to convert PS to BHP?
To convert PS to BHP, multiply the power value in PS by 0.98632. For instance, if an engine produces 100 PS, its equivalent power output in BHP would be about 98.632 BHP.
How many PS in 1 BHP?
There are approximately 1.01387 PS in 1 BHP.
What is the PS to BHP Formula?
The formula for converting PS to BHP is: BHP = PS × 0.98632
For example, if a car's engine has a power output of 75 PS, its equivalent in BHP would be: BHP = 75 × 0.98632 = 73.974
PS to BHP Conversion Table
Here's a conversion table for PS to BHP for common values:
| PS (Pferdestärke) | BHP (Brake Horsepower) |
| 10 | 9.8632 |
| 20 | 19.7264 |
| 30 | 29.5896 |
| 40 | 39.4528 |
| 50 | 49.316 |
| 60 | 59.1792 |
| 70 | 69.0424 |
| 80 | 78.9056 |
| 90 | 88.7688 |
| 100 | 98.632 |
| 110 | 108.4952 |
| 120 | 118.3584 |
| 130 | 128.2216 |
| 140 | 138.0848 |
| 150 | 147.948 |