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Metric horsepower to mechanical horsepower converter

Convert metric horsepower (PS) to mechanical horsepower (hp).

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CONVERSION

1 PS ≈ 0.9863200706 hp

Precision changes displayed rounding, not calculation accuracy.

FORMULAhp = PS × 0.986320070619531

FORMULA & EXAMPLES

How to convert Metric horsepower to mechanical horsepower

hp = PS × 0.986320070619531

Multiply the PS reading by 0.986320070619531.

Worked examples

1 PS ≈ 0.9863200706 hp

1 × 0.986320070619531 ≈ 0.9863200706

100 PS ≈ 98.63200706 hp

100 × 0.986320070619531 ≈ 98.63200706

Frequently asked questions

Which horsepower definition is used?

Mechanical hp = 550 foot-pounds-force per second. Metric PS = 75 kilogram-force metres per second.

Metric horsepower to mechanical horsepower table

Fixed reference · Metric horsepower to Mechanical horsepower

Reference values use this page’s named pair and default context. Calculator precision and font settings do not change this table.

Metric horsepower (PS)Mechanical horsepower (hp)
00
0.10.09863200706
0.50.4931600353
10.9863200706
21.972640141
54.931600353
109.863200706
2524.65800177
5049.31600353
10098.63200706
1000986.3200706
Table results use 10 significant figures; decimal formula coefficients use up to 15. Calculations use the unit definitions before rounding. Extra digits do not improve measurement accuracy.

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