Convert metric horsepower to hp
Metric horsepower to horsepower. Enter a value to convert, or use the metric horsepower to hp chart further down the page.
1 metric horsepower equals 0.9863200706 horsepower. Going the other way, 1 horsepower = 1.013869665 metric horsepower.
How to convert metric horsepower to hp
To convert metric horsepower to horsepower, multiply the metric horsepower value by 0.9863200706. You can also divide by 1.013869665 to get the same answer.
hp = PS × 0.9863200706
Worked example
Convert 15 PS to horsepower:
15 PS = 14.79480106 hp
metric horsepower to hp conversion chart
Use this metric horsepower to hp table for quick reference without typing anything.
| metric horsepower (PS) | horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 PS | 0.009863200706 hp |
| 0.1 PS | 0.09863200706 hp |
| 1 PS | 0.9863200706 hp |
| 2 PS | 1.972640141 hp |
| 3 PS | 2.958960212 hp |
| 5 PS | 4.931600353 hp |
| 10 PS | 9.863200706 hp |
| 20 PS | 19.72640141 hp |
| 50 PS | 49.31600353 hp |
| 100 PS | 98.63200706 hp |
| 1,000 PS | 986.3200706 hp |
What is a metric horsepower?
Metric horsepower, written PS or CV, is 735.49875 watts — slightly less than mechanical horsepower. European car makers quote it.
What is a horsepower?
Mechanical horsepower is defined as 550 foot-pounds per second, about 745.7 watts. It is the standard unit for engine output in the US and UK.
Frequently asked questions
How many hp are in a metric horsepower?
1 metric horsepower equals 0.9863200706 hp. Going the other way, 1 hp is 1.013869665 metric horsepower.
How do you convert metric horsepower to hp?
To convert metric horsepower to horsepower, multiply the metric horsepower value by 0.9863200706. You can also divide by 1.013869665 to get the same answer.
What is 10 metric horsepower in hp?
10 metric horsepower equals 9.863200706 hp. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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