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Horsepower to Metric Horsepower Converter

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1 hp = 1.01387 metric horsepower

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Quick Answer

1 horsepower equals 1.01387 metric horsepower. To convert horsepower to metric horsepower, multiply the value by this factor.

Key Facts

Reverse: 1 metric horsepower = 0.98632 horsepower.

Horsepower to Metric Horsepower Formula

Formula: value × 1.01387

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Horsepower to Metric Horsepower Conversion Table

Horsepower (hp)	Metric Horsepower (PS)
1 hp	1.01387 PS
2 hp	2.02774 PS
5 hp	5.06935 PS
10 hp	10.1387 PS
25 hp	25.3467 PS
50 hp	50.6935 PS
100 hp	101.387 PS
250 hp	253.467 PS
500 hp	506.935 PS
1,000 hp	1,013.87 PS

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert horsepower to metric horsepower?

Enter the value above and the result appears instantly — the calculation runs entirely in your browser. Formula: value × 1.01387.

What is the exact horsepower to metric horsepower conversion factor?

1 horsepower = 1.01387 metric horsepower (shown to 6 significant figures — the converter itself computes at full precision). The reverse factor is 1 metric horsepower = 0.98632 horsepower.

What are some common horsepower to metric horsepower conversions?

1 hp = 1.01387 PS; 10 hp = 10.1387 PS; 100 hp = 101.387 PS. Use the full conversion table below for more reference values.

Why do car specs list both hp and PS?

They are two flavors of horsepower: mechanical horsepower (1 hp = 745.7 W) is standard in the US, while metric horsepower or Pferdestärke (1 PS = 735.5 W) is common in Europe. Because 1 hp ≈ 1.014 PS, a 300 PS engine is about 296 hp — close enough for marketing, but not identical.

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