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123Cat

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What does PS mean in relation to Horsepower
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It's German...Pferdestärke, which translates to "horse strength". The equivalent measurement is 1 PS = 735.49875 W.

Since 1 hp = 745.69987158227022 W, we have 1 hp = 1.01387 PS (give or take a few sig figs).
 
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