POWER CONVERSION
Metric horsepower to Mechanical horsepower.
Convert metric horsepower (PS) to mechanical horsepower (hp), with the math explained.
1 PS = 0.9863200706 hp
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How to convert metric horsepower to mechanical horsepower
Multiply your metric horsepower value by 0.98632007062 to get the equivalent in mechanical horsepower. Both units are normalized through the watt.
hp = PS × 0.986320070610 PS = 9.8632007062 hp
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PS to hp conversion table
| Metric horsepower (PS) | Mechanical horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 PS | 0.98632007062 hp |
| 2 PS | 1.97264014124 hp |
| 5 PS | 4.9316003531 hp |
| 10 PS | 9.8632007062 hp |
| 20 PS | 19.7264014124 hp |
| 50 PS | 49.316003531 hp |
| 100 PS | 98.632007062 hp |
| 500 PS | 493.16003531 hp |
| 1,000 PS | 986.32007062 hp |
About the metric horsepower
The metric horsepower (PS) is a unit of power. One metric horsepower equals 735.49875 watt (base unit) in this calculator.
All metric horsepower conversionsAbout the mechanical horsepower
The mechanical horsepower (hp) is a unit of power. One mechanical horsepower equals 745.699871582 watt (base unit) in this calculator.
All mechanical horsepower conversionsCommon questions
What is 1 PS in hp?
One metric horsepower equals 0.98632007062 hp. Use the formula above for other values.
Why might another calculator show a different last digit?
Calculators may round at different stages or use different unit conventions. We keep full JavaScript numeric precision during calculation and round only for display. Choose up to 15 significant digits. Check US versus UK units and the notes for this category.
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