Metric horsepower to Horsepower
1 Metric horsepower equals 0.98632 Horsepower using exact watt-based power definitions.
Direct Answer
1 Metric horsepower equals 0.98632 Horsepower
This conversion uses exact watt-based power definitions.
For 0.1 Metric horsepower, the result equals 0.098632 Horsepower.
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0.98632 Horsepower (hp)
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Formula: Horsepower = Metric horsepower × 0.98632. Why: horsepower and metric horsepower each have their own fixed watt equivalence, so the calculator normalizes through watts before applying the exact target definition.
Metric horsepower (PS): a horsepower variant with its own fixed watt definition, often used in automotive and European technical specifications.
Horsepower (hp): a mechanical power unit with a fixed watt equivalent, commonly used for engines, motors, and machinery ratings.
This route is useful when comparing motor and engine ratings across watts, kilowatts, horsepower, and metric horsepower without mixing the underlying definitions.
This conversion is purely multiplicative because both units reduce through watts using fixed power definitions with no offset.
Common Conversion Values
| Metric horsepower (PS) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.098632 |
| 1 | 0.98632 |
| 10 | 9.863201 |
| 100 | 98.632007 |
| 1,000 | 986.320071 |
| 10,000 | 9,863.200706 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 metric horsepower in horsepower?
1 Metric horsepower equals 0.98632 Horsepower on this page.
Does this Metric horsepower to Horsepower page use the fixed watt equivalent for horsepower?
Yes. Horsepower and metric horsepower each use fixed watt equivalents on this page, so engine, motor, and machinery ratings stay aligned across the direct answer, calculator, and table.
When would I convert metric horsepower to horsepower?
This route is useful when comparing motor and engine ratings across watts, kilowatts, horsepower, and metric horsepower without mixing the underlying definitions.
How do I reverse Metric horsepower to Horsepower?
Use the mirror Horsepower to Metric horsepower route; it applies the inverse relationship with the same power assumptions.