Metric Horsepower to Horsepower Converter
Conversion Formula
1 Metric Horsepower = 0.986320236 Horsepower1 Horsepower = 1.0138694954 Metric HorsepowerMetric Horsepower → Horsepower
| Metric Horsepower | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 1 Metric Horsepower | 0.986320236 Horsepower |
| 5 Metric Horsepower | 4.9316011801 Horsepower |
| 10 Metric Horsepower | 9.8632023602 Horsepower |
| 50 Metric Horsepower | 49.316011801 Horsepower |
| 100 Metric Horsepower | 98.632023602 Horsepower |
| 500 Metric Horsepower | 493.1601180099 Horsepower |
| 1000 Metric Horsepower | 986.3202360198 Horsepower |
| 5000 Metric Horsepower | 4931.6011800992 Horsepower |
About Metric Horsepower
Metric horsepower (PS, Pferdestärke) equals approximately 735.5 watts, slightly less than imperial horsepower, and is the standard power unit for vehicle ratings throughout Europe and Asia. Car specifications in Germany, Japan, and China typically list engine output in PS. One PS equals about 0.9863 imperial horsepower or 0.7355 kilowatts.
💡 1 metric horsepower (PS) is about 98.6% of mechanical horsepower
About Horsepower
Horsepower (hp) is an imperial unit of power equal to approximately 745.7 watts, originally defined by James Watt to compare steam engine output to draft horses. It remains the standard unit for rating car engines, lawnmowers, and boat motors, especially in the United States. One horsepower equals about 0.7457 kilowatts or 1.0139 metric horsepower.
💡 1 horsepower is about the power of a small lawnmower engine
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Metric Horsepower? in Horsepower?
1 Metric Horsepower = 0.986320236 Horsepower. Conversion Formula: 1 Metric Horsepower = 0.986320236 Horsepower.
How many Horsepower in 1 Metric Horsepower?
1 Metric Horsepower = 0.986320236 Horsepower. Use the converter above to calculate other values.
What is Metric Horsepower?
Metric horsepower (PS, Pferdestärke) equals approximately 735.5 watts, slightly less than imperial horsepower, and is the standard power unit for vehicle ratings throughout Europe and Asia. Car specifications in Germany, Japan, and China typically list engine output in PS. One PS equals about 0.9863 imperial horsepower or 0.7355 kilowatts.
What is Horsepower?
Horsepower (hp) is an imperial unit of power equal to approximately 745.7 watts, originally defined by James Watt to compare steam engine output to draft horses. It remains the standard unit for rating car engines, lawnmowers, and boat motors, especially in the United States. One horsepower equals about 0.7457 kilowatts or 1.0139 metric horsepower.