How to convert horsepower to metric horsepower
To convert horsepower (hp) to metric horsepower (PS), multiply the value in horsepower by 1.01386966542.
PS = hp × 1.01386966542
Example: 10 hp = 10.13869665 PS.
You can also type 10 hp to PS into the smart calculator, or mix units: 1 hp + 1 PS.
Horsepower to Metric Horsepower conversion table
| Horsepower | Metric Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 0.01 hp | 0.010138697 PS |
| 0.1 hp | 0.10138697 PS |
| 0.25 hp | 0.25346742 PS |
| 0.5 hp | 0.50693483 PS |
| 1 hp | 1.0138697 PS |
| 2 hp | 2.0277393 PS |
| 3 hp | 3.041609 PS |
| 4 hp | 4.0554787 PS |
| 5 hp | 5.0693483 PS |
| 6 hp | 6.083218 PS |
| 7 hp | 7.0970877 PS |
| 8 hp | 8.1109573 PS |
| 9 hp | 9.124827 PS |
| 10 hp | 10.138697 PS |
| 12 hp | 12.166436 PS |
| 15 hp | 15.208045 PS |
| 20 hp | 20.277393 PS |
| 25 hp | 25.346742 PS |
| 30 hp | 30.41609 PS |
| 40 hp | 40.554787 PS |
| 50 hp | 50.693483 PS |
| 60 hp | 60.83218 PS |
| 75 hp | 76.040225 PS |
| 100 hp | 101.38697 PS |
| 250 hp | 253.46742 PS |
| 500 hp | 506.93483 PS |
| 1,000 hp | 1,013.8697 PS |
Converting metric horsepower back to horsepower
1 PS = 0.9863200706 hp. See the Metric Horsepower to Horsepower converter, or press the swap button above.
About the units
Horsepower (hp)
Mechanical (imperial) horsepower: 550 foot-pounds per second, about 745.7 watts.
Metric horsepower (PS)
Exactly 735.49875 watts, used for car engines in Europe and Asia.
Power is the rate at which energy is used or produced. The SI unit is the watt, one joule per second. Engines are rated in horsepower or kilowatts, and air conditioners in BTU per hour or tons of refrigeration.
Questions and answers
How many metric horsepower are in a horsepower?
One horsepower (hp) equals 1.013869665 metric horsepower (PS).
How do I convert horsepower to metric horsepower?
To convert horsepower to metric horsepower, multiply the value in horsepower by 1.01386966542. The formula is PS = hp × 1.01386966542. For example, 10 hp = 10.138697 PS.
What is 10 hp in PS?
10 horsepower is 10.13869665 metric horsepower.
Which is bigger, a horsepower or a metric horsepower?
A horsepower is bigger: 1 hp = 1.013869665 PS.
What is the difference between hp and PS?
Mechanical horsepower (hp) is about 745.7 W. Metric horsepower (PS, CV) is 735.5 W, about 1.4% less.
Does this hp to PS converter work offline?
Yes. ConvertEasy is a progressive web app: after your first visit it keeps working with no connection, and you can install it to your home screen from the browser menu.