Convert hp to metric horsepower

horsepower to metric horsepower. Enter a value to convert, or use the hp to metric horsepower chart further down the page.

1 hp = 1.01387 PS

1 horsepower equals 1.01387 metric horsepower. Going the other way, 1 metric horsepower = 0.98632 horsepower.

How to convert hp to metric horsepower

To convert horsepower to metric horsepower, multiply the horsepower value by 1.013869665. You can also divide by 0.9863200706 to get the same answer.

PS = hp × 1.013869665

Convert 15 hp to metric horsepower:

15 hp = 15.208 PS

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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.

Metric horsepower, written PS or CV, is 735.49875 watts — slightly less than mechanical horsepower. European car makers quote it.

How many metric horsepower are in a horsepower?

1 hp equals 1.01387 metric horsepower. Going the other way, 1 metric horsepower is 0.98632 hp.

How do you convert hp to metric horsepower?

To convert horsepower to metric horsepower, multiply the horsepower value by 1.013869665. You can also divide by 0.9863200706 to get the same answer.

What is 10 hp in metric horsepower?

10 hp equals 10.1387 metric horsepower. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.