Horsepower to Metric Horsepower
Convert horsepower (hp) to metric horsepower (PS). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
How to convert horsepower to metric horsepower
To convert horsepower to metric horsepower, multiply the number of horsepower by 1.013869665.
Example
Convert 5 horsepower to metric horsepower:
Horsepower to metric horsepower conversion chart
| Horsepower (hp) | Metric Horsepower (PS) |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 1.01387 PS |
| 2 hp | 2.027739 PS |
| 3 hp | 3.041609 PS |
| 4 hp | 4.055479 PS |
| 5 hp | 5.069348 PS |
| 6 hp | 6.083218 PS |
| 7 hp | 7.097088 PS |
| 8 hp | 8.110957 PS |
| 9 hp | 9.124827 PS |
| 10 hp | 10.1387 PS |
| 12 hp | 12.16644 PS |
| 15 hp | 15.20804 PS |
| 20 hp | 20.27739 PS |
| 25 hp | 25.34674 PS |
| 30 hp | 30.41609 PS |
| 40 hp | 40.55479 PS |
| 50 hp | 50.69348 PS |
| 60 hp | 60.83218 PS |
| 70 hp | 70.97088 PS |
| 75 hp | 76.04022 PS |
| 80 hp | 81.10957 PS |
| 90 hp | 91.24827 PS |
| 100 hp | 101.387 PS |
| 150 hp | 152.0804 PS |
| 200 hp | 202.7739 PS |
| 250 hp | 253.4674 PS |
| 500 hp | 506.9348 PS |
| 1,000 hp | 1,013.87 PS |
Going the other way? See the metric horsepower to horsepower chart.
About the units
Horsepower (hp)
Mechanical (imperial) horsepower is 550 foot-pounds per second, about 745.7 watts. US car engines are rated in it.
Metric Horsepower (PS)
Metric horsepower (PS) is 735.49875 watts, about 1.4% less than mechanical horsepower. European car brochures often use PS.
Frequently asked questions
How many metric horsepower are in a horsepower?
There are 1.013869665 metric horsepower in a horsepower.
How many horsepower are in a metric horsepower?
There are 0.9863200706 horsepower in a metric horsepower.
How do you convert horsepower to metric horsepower?
To convert horsepower to metric horsepower, multiply the number of horsepower by 1.013869665.
What is 5 horsepower in metric horsepower?
5 horsepower equals 5.06935 metric horsepower.
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