Metric Horsepower to Horsepower
Convert metric horsepower (PS) to horsepower (hp). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
How to convert metric horsepower to horsepower
To convert metric horsepower to horsepower, multiply the number of metric horsepower by 0.9863200706.
Example
Convert 5 metric horsepower to horsepower:
Metric Horsepower to horsepower conversion chart
| Metric Horsepower (PS) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 PS | 0.9863201 hp |
| 2 PS | 1.97264 hp |
| 3 PS | 2.95896 hp |
| 4 PS | 3.94528 hp |
| 5 PS | 4.9316 hp |
| 6 PS | 5.91792 hp |
| 7 PS | 6.90424 hp |
| 8 PS | 7.890561 hp |
| 9 PS | 8.876881 hp |
| 10 PS | 9.863201 hp |
| 12 PS | 11.83584 hp |
| 15 PS | 14.7948 hp |
| 20 PS | 19.7264 hp |
| 25 PS | 24.658 hp |
| 30 PS | 29.5896 hp |
| 40 PS | 39.4528 hp |
| 50 PS | 49.316 hp |
| 60 PS | 59.1792 hp |
| 70 PS | 69.0424 hp |
| 75 PS | 73.97401 hp |
| 80 PS | 78.90561 hp |
| 90 PS | 88.76881 hp |
| 100 PS | 98.63201 hp |
| 150 PS | 147.948 hp |
| 200 PS | 197.264 hp |
| 250 PS | 246.58 hp |
| 500 PS | 493.16 hp |
| 1,000 PS | 986.3201 hp |
Going the other way? See the horsepower to metric horsepower chart.
About the units
Metric Horsepower (PS)
Metric horsepower (PS) is 735.49875 watts, about 1.4% less than mechanical horsepower. European car brochures often use PS.
Horsepower (hp)
Mechanical (imperial) horsepower is 550 foot-pounds per second, about 745.7 watts. US car engines are rated in it.
Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower are in a metric horsepower?
There are 0.9863200706 horsepower in a metric horsepower.
How many metric horsepower are in a horsepower?
There are 1.013869665 metric horsepower in a horsepower.
How do you convert metric horsepower to horsepower?
To convert metric horsepower to horsepower, multiply the number of metric horsepower by 0.9863200706.
What is 5 metric horsepower in horsepower?
5 metric horsepower equals 4.9316 horsepower.
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