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horsepower to horsepower

Convert horsepower (mechanical) to horsepower (metric) — instant, free, with the formula shown.

1 hp=1.01387 PS

How to convert horsepower (mechanical) to horsepower (metric)

To convert horsepower (mechanical) to horsepower (metric), multiply by 1.01386967:

PS = hp × 1.01386967

For example, 10 hp × 1.01387 = 10.138697 PS.

hp to PS conversion table

horsepower (hp)horsepower (PS)
1 hp1.01387 PS
2 hp2.027739 PS
5 hp5.069348 PS
10 hp10.138697 PS
25 hp25.346742 PS
50 hp50.693483 PS
100 hp101.386967 PS
250 hp253.467416 PS
500 hp506.934833 PS
1000 hp1013.869665 PS
Reverse: Horsepower (metric) to Horsepower (mechanical)

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hp to PS — frequently asked

How many horsepower are in 1 horsepower (mechanical)?

1 horsepower (mechanical) = 1.01387 horsepower (hp × 1.01387 = PS).

What is the formula to convert horsepower (mechanical) to horsepower (metric)?

Multiply your horsepower (mechanical) value by 1.01386967 to get horsepower (metric).

How do I convert 10 horsepower to horsepower?

10 hp = 10.138697 PS. For 100 hp the answer is 101.386967 PS. Use the calculator on this page for any other value.

When to convert horsepower (mechanical) to horsepower (metric)

1Car engines (hp ↔ kW)
2Electrical appliances (W, kW)
3Air conditioning (BTU/h ↔ kW)
4Renewable energy (MW, GW)

Power conversion — common questions

How many watts in 1 horsepower?

Mechanical: 1 hp ≈ 745.7 W. Metric: 1 hp (PS) ≈ 735.5 W. The mechanical definition is standard in the US/UK; metric is used in continental Europe.

How do I convert AC BTU/h to kW?

Divide BTU/h by 3,412 (or multiply by 0.000293). A 12,000 BTU/h AC ≈ 3.52 kW of cooling power.

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