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Metric Horsepower to Horsepower Converter

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1 PS = 0.98632 horsepower

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Quick Answer

1 metric horsepower equals 0.98632 horsepower. To convert metric horsepower to horsepower, multiply the value by this factor.

Key Facts

Reverse: 1 horsepower = 1.01387 metric horsepower.

Metric Horsepower to Horsepower Formula

Formula: value ÷ 1.01387

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Metric Horsepower to Horsepower Conversion Table

Metric Horsepower (PS)	Horsepower (hp)
1 PS	0.98632 hp
2 PS	1.97264 hp
5 PS	4.9316 hp
10 PS	9.8632 hp
25 PS	24.658 hp
50 PS	49.316 hp
100 PS	98.632 hp
250 PS	246.58 hp
500 PS	493.16 hp
1,000 PS	986.32 hp

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert metric horsepower to 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 metric horsepower to horsepower conversion factor?

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

What are some common metric horsepower to horsepower conversions?

1 PS = 0.98632 hp; 10 PS = 9.8632 hp; 100 PS = 98.632 hp. 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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