Horsepower (mechanical) to Horsepower (metric) Converter
1 hp = 1.0139 PS
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FORMULA
1 hp = 1.0139 PS
CONVERSION TABLE
| Horsepower (mechanical) (hp) | Horsepower (metric) (PS) |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 1.0139 PS |
| 5 hp | 5.0693 PS |
| 10 hp | 10.1387 PS |
| 25 hp | 25.3467 PS |
| 50 hp | 50.6935 PS |
| 100 hp | 101.387 PS |
| 250 hp | 253.4674 PS |
| 500 hp | 506.9348 PS |
| 1,000 hp | 1,013.87 PS |
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About Horsepower (mechanical) (hp)
The mechanical horsepower equals approximately 745.7 watts and was defined by James Watt to compare steam engine output to draft horses. Car engines, outboard motors, and lawnmowers in North America are rated in horsepower. A typical family sedan produces 150-200 hp, while Formula 1 engines exceed 1,000 hp.
About Horsepower (metric) (PS)
The metric horsepower (PS, from German 'Pferdestarke') equals exactly 735.49875 watts, slightly less than the mechanical horsepower. European and Japanese car manufacturers traditionally rate engine output in PS, and the unit appears on specification sheets alongside kilowatts across continental Europe.
How to Convert Horsepower (mechanical) to Horsepower (metric)
The conversion formula is: 1 hp = 1.0139 PS. To convert from Horsepower (mechanical) (hp) to Horsepower (metric) (PS), use the formula above or the interactive converter at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Horsepower (metric) in 1 Horsepower (mechanical)?
1 Horsepower (mechanical) (hp) equals 1.0139 Horsepower (metric) (PS).
How to convert Horsepower (mechanical) to Horsepower (metric)?
Multiply the Horsepower (mechanical) value by 1.0139 to get the equivalent in Horsepower (metric). Formula: 1 hp = 1.0139 PS
What is the formula for Horsepower (mechanical) to Horsepower (metric) conversion?
1 hp = 1.0139 PS