Horsepower to Metric Horsepower Converter
Enter the power in horsepower below to convert it to metric horsepower.
Convert Horsepower (hp) to Metric Horsepower
Enter a value in horsepower (hp) (hp) to convert to metric horsepower (PS).
Horsepower to Horsepower Conversion Table
Table showing various horsepower measurements converted to metric horsepower. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Horsepower (hp) (hp) | Metric Horsepower (PS) |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 1.0138697 PS |
| 2 hp | 2.0277393 PS |
| 5 hp | 5.0693483 PS |
| 10 hp | 10.1386967 PS |
| 15 hp | 15.208045 PS |
| 20 hp | 20.2773933 PS |
| 25 hp | 25.3467416 PS |
| 30 hp | 30.41609 PS |
| 50 hp | 50.6934833 PS |
| 75 hp | 76.0402249 PS |
How to Convert Horsepower to Metric Horsepower
To convert horsepower to metric horsepower, multiply the power by the following conversion ratio: 1.0138697 metric horsepower/horsepower.
Since one horsepower is equal to 1.0138697 metric horsepower, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The power in metric horsepower is equal to the power in horsepower multiplied by 1.0138697.
For example, here's how to convert 200 horsepower to metric horsepower using the formula above.
How Many Metric Horsepower Are in a Horsepower?
There are 1.0138697 metric horsepower in a horsepower, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our horsepower to horsepower calculator automatically converts your power measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Horsepower and metric horsepower are both units used to measure power. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Horsepower?
A horsepower is a unit of power equal to 745.6998716 watts (W), the base unit for power. Imperial mechanical horsepower (550 ft·lbf/s ≈ 745.7 W). [1]
The horsepower is classified as a US customary and imperial unit of power. Horsepower can be abbreviated as hp; for example, 1 horsepower can be written as 1 hp.
When working with horsepower (hp) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, horsepower (hp) are widely used across standard power applications within US customary and imperial workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is a Horsepower?
A horsepower is a unit of power equal to 735.49875 watts (W), the base unit for power. Metric horsepower (75 kgf·m/s = 735.49875 W). [2]
The horsepower is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of power. Metric Horsepower can be abbreviated as PS; for example, 1 horsepower can be written as 1 PS.
When working with metric horsepower (PS) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, metric horsepower (PS) are widely used across standard power applications within SI metric workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting power between horsepower (hp) and metric horsepower (PS), keep full floating-point precision (1 hp = 1.0138697 PS; 1 PS = 0.9863201 hp) during intermediate calculations and round only the final horsepower figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Horsepower & Horsepower Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our metric horsepower to horsepower (hp) converter (PS to hp) to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting kilowatts to metric horsepower, converting horsepower (hp) to watts, or converting horsepower (hp) to kilowatts.
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References
- [1]NIST SP 811 StandardNIST SP 811 (NIST SP 811 App. B.9 (Power & Radiant Flux))·Power Metrology Standard — Horsepower (hp) (hp) to Metric Horsepower (PS)
- [2]NIST CUU SpecificationNIST CUU (Derived SI Unit: Watt (W))·Unit Specifications: Horsepower (Mechanical) (hp) & Horsepower (Metric PS) (PS)
- [3]BIPM ReferenceBIPM (SI Brochure (9th Ed.) — Power)·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (hp to PS)