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Convert Horsepower to Metric Horsepower

Use our accurate converter to change horsepower into metric horsepower. This tool is simple to use and works instantly.

How to Calculate

To change horsepower to metric horsepower, you just need to know the conversion factor.

Rule: 1 Horsepower = 1.0138708739 Metric Horsepower

Horsepower to Metric Horsepower
Pre-defined calculator for direct horsepower to metric horsepower conversion.
Horsepower (hp)
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Metric Horsepower (ps)
Formula: 1 Horsepower = 1.01387087 Metric

Unit Information

About Horsepower

Definition: Horsepower (hp) is a unit of measurement of power, or the rate at which work is done.

History: The term was adopted in the late 18th century by James Watt to compare the output of steam engines with the power of draft horses.

Where it is used: Widely used to measure the power of automobile engines and electric motors.

Horsepower to Metric Horsepower Conversion Table

Horsepower [hp]Metric Horsepower [ps]
0.01 hp0.0101387087 ps
0.1 hp0.1013870874 ps
1 hp1.0138708739 ps
2 hp2.0277417478 ps
3 hp3.0416126217 ps
5 hp5.0693543694 ps
10 hp10.1387087388 ps
20 hp20.2774174777 ps
50 hp50.6935436942 ps
100 hp101.3870873884 ps
1000 hp1,013.8708738841 ps

How to Convert Horsepower to Metric Horsepower

Calculation: To convert horsepower to metric horsepower, multiply the value by the conversion factor (1.0138708739).

Example: convert 15 hp to ps:
15 hp = 15 × 1.0138708739 ps = 15.2080631083 ps

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