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Convert Mechanical horsepower to Metric horsepower

1 hp = 1.01387 PS — enter a value below to convert hp to metric hp in either direction.

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Mechanical horsepower to Metric horsepower formula

metric horsepower = mechanical horsepower × 1.01387

Multiply the number of mechanical horsepower by 1.01387 to get metric horsepower. To go the other way, multiply by 0.98632 instead, or use the metric hp to hp converter.

Mechanical horsepower to Metric horsepower conversion table

Common hp to metric hp values, rounded for reading. The converter above keeps full precision.

Mechanical horsepower to Metric horsepower conversion table
Mechanical horsepowerMetric horsepower
1 hp1.01387 PS
10 hp10.1387 PS
50 hp50.6935 PS
100 hp101.387 PS
250 hp253.467 PS
500 hp506.935 PS
750 hp760.402 PS
1,000 hp1,013.87 PS
1,500 hp1,520.8 PS
2,000 hp2,027.74 PS
5,000 hp5,069.35 PS
10,000 hp10,138.7 PS
12,000 hp12,166.4 PS
18,000 hp18,249.7 PS
24,000 hp24,332.9 PS

Worked example

To convert 500 hp to metric horsepower, multiply by 1.01387: the result is 506.935 PS. Mechanical horsepower and metric horsepower are different units. BTU per hour is a power rate; BTU by itself is energy.

Frequently asked questions

How many metric horsepower are in a mechanical horsepower?

One mechanical horsepower equals 1.01387 metric horsepower (1 hp = 1.01387 PS).

What is 500 mechanical horsepower in metric horsepower?

500 hp converts to 506.935 PS. Enter any other value in the converter above to see it recalculated instantly.

How do I convert metric horsepower back to mechanical horsepower?

Reverse the calculation: one metric horsepower equals 0.98632 mechanical horsepower. You can also swap the units in the converter or open the metric hp to hp page.

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