How to convert metric horsepower to horsepower
To convert metric horsepower (PS) to horsepower (hp), multiply the value in metric horsepower by 0.98632007062.
hp = PS × 0.98632007062
Example: 10 PS = 9.863200706 hp.
You can also type 10 PS to hp into the smart calculator, or mix units: 1 PS + 1 hp.
Metric Horsepower to Horsepower conversion table
| Metric Horsepower | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 0.01 PS | 0.0098632007 hp |
| 0.1 PS | 0.098632007 hp |
| 0.25 PS | 0.24658002 hp |
| 0.5 PS | 0.49316004 hp |
| 1 PS | 0.98632007 hp |
| 2 PS | 1.9726401 hp |
| 3 PS | 2.9589602 hp |
| 4 PS | 3.9452803 hp |
| 5 PS | 4.9316004 hp |
| 6 PS | 5.9179204 hp |
| 7 PS | 6.9042405 hp |
| 8 PS | 7.8905606 hp |
| 9 PS | 8.8768806 hp |
| 10 PS | 9.8632007 hp |
| 12 PS | 11.835841 hp |
| 15 PS | 14.794801 hp |
| 20 PS | 19.726401 hp |
| 25 PS | 24.658002 hp |
| 30 PS | 29.589602 hp |
| 40 PS | 39.452803 hp |
| 50 PS | 49.316004 hp |
| 60 PS | 59.179204 hp |
| 75 PS | 73.974005 hp |
| 100 PS | 98.632007 hp |
| 250 PS | 246.58002 hp |
| 500 PS | 493.16004 hp |
| 1,000 PS | 986.32007 hp |
Converting horsepower back to metric horsepower
1 hp = 1.013869665 PS. See the Horsepower to Metric Horsepower converter, or press the swap button above.
About the units
Metric horsepower (PS)
Exactly 735.49875 watts, used for car engines in Europe and Asia.
Horsepower (hp)
Mechanical (imperial) horsepower: 550 foot-pounds per second, about 745.7 watts.
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 horsepower are in a metric horsepower?
One metric horsepower (PS) equals 0.9863200706 horsepower (hp).
How do I convert metric horsepower to horsepower?
To convert metric horsepower to horsepower, multiply the value in metric horsepower by 0.98632007062. The formula is hp = PS × 0.98632007062. For example, 10 PS = 9.8632007 hp.
What is 10 PS in hp?
10 metric horsepower is 9.863200706 horsepower.
Which is bigger, a metric horsepower or a 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 PS to hp 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.