Convert Horsepower to Metric Horsepower
Use this free converter to change horsepower (hp) into metric horsepower (PS). Horsepower and metric horsepower both measure power. As a quick reference, 1 hp equals 1.0138697 PS, and 1 PS equals 0.98632007 hp.
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Metric Horsepower (PS)
1.0138697
1 hp = 1.0138697 PS
Power conversion table
| Horsepower | Metric Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.010138697 |
| 0.1 | 0.10138697 |
| 0.5 | 0.50693483 |
| 1 | 1.0138697 |
| 2 | 2.0277393 |
| 3 | 3.041609 |
| 5 | 5.0693483 |
| 10 | 10.138697 |
| 20 | 20.277393 |
| 25 | 25.346742 |
| 50 | 50.693483 |
| 100 | 101.38697 |
| 1,000 | 1013.8697 |
How to convert Horsepower to Metric Horsepower
Multiply the horsepower value by 1.0138697 to get metric horsepower.
- Enter the number of horsepower you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in metric horsepower.
- Worked example: 15 hp × 1.0138697 = 15.208045 PS.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (metric horsepower to horsepower).
About these units
Horsepower (hp)
- Definition
- Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power equal to about 745.7 watts in its mechanical definition.
- History
- Defined by James Watt to compare steam engines with the work of draft horses.
- Current use
- Horsepower rates car, motorcycle, and machinery engines, especially in the US.
Metric Horsepower (PS)
- Definition
- Metric horsepower (PS) is a power unit of about 735.5 watts, slightly less than mechanical horsepower.
- History
- It was defined in continental Europe based on metric units.
- Current use
- Metric horsepower (PS or CV) rates vehicle engines in Europe and Asia.
Frequently asked questions
How many metric horsepower are in a horsepower?
There are 1.0138697 PS in 1 hp. To convert, multiply the number of horsepower by 1.0138697.
How do I convert horsepower to metric horsepower?
Multiply the horsepower value by 1.0138697 to get metric horsepower. For example, 10 hp = 10.138697 PS.
Is this horsepower-to-metric horsepower converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Horsepower to other power units
| Unit | 1 Horsepower equals |
|---|---|
| Watt (W) | 745.69987 W |
| Kilowatt (kW) | 0.74569987 kW |
| Megawatt (MW) | 0.00074569987 MW |
| Metric Horsepower (PS) | 1.0138697 PS |
| BTU per Hour (BTU/h) | 2544.4336 BTU/h |