📏 Metric horsepower (PS) to Horsepower (mechanical) Converter
Convert metric horsepower (ps) (PS) to horsepower (mechanical) (hp) instantly, with the formula, a worked example and a conversion table.
Quick answer: 1 metric horsepower (ps) (PS) = 0.98632007 horsepower (mechanical) (hp). Formula: hp = PS × 0.98632007.
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Metric horsepower (PS) to Horsepower (mechanical) Converter inputs
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Metric horsepower (PS) to Horsepower (mechanical) conversion table
| Metric horsepower (PS) (PS) | Horsepower (mechanical) (hp) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 PS | 0.098632007 hp |
| 0.5 PS | 0.49316004 hp |
| 1 PS | 0.98632007 hp |
| 2 PS | 1.9726401 hp |
| 3 PS | 2.9589602 hp |
| 5 PS | 4.9316004 hp |
| 10 PS | 9.8632007 hp |
| 20 PS | 19.726401 hp |
| 25 PS | 24.658002 hp |
| 50 PS | 49.316004 hp |
| 100 PS | 98.632007 hp |
| 1,000 PS | 986.32007 hp |
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How to convert metric horsepower (ps) to horsepower (mechanical)
Multiply the number of metric horsepower (ps) by 0.98632007 to get horsepower (mechanical): hp = PS × 0.98632007.
Example: 5 PS = 4.9316004 hp.
The metric horsepower (ps) (PS) and the horsepower (mechanical) (hp) are both units of power. Need the opposite direction? Use the hp to PS converter.
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Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower (mechanical) are in a metric horsepower (ps)?
1 metric horsepower (ps) = 0.98632007 horsepower (mechanical).
How do I convert metric horsepower (ps) to horsepower (mechanical)?
Use the formula hp = PS × 0.98632007. For example, 5 PS = 4.9316004 hp.
How do I convert horsepower (mechanical) back to metric horsepower (ps)?
1 horsepower (mechanical) = 1.0138697 metric horsepower (ps). Use the hp to PS converter linked on this page.
Are these conversions exact?
Yes – all factors use the internationally defined values (for example 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly, 1 pound = 0.45359237 kg exactly). Results are rounded to 8 significant digits for display.