Conversion guide

How to Convert horsepower metric to horsepower mechanical

A complete guide with formula, examples, chart, and instant calculator link.

1. Formula

1 horsepower (metric) [PS] = 0.98632 horsepower (mechanical) [hp]

2. How it works

Enter your value in horsepower (metric) [PS], apply the formula, and read the result in horsepower (mechanical) [hp]. The calculator handles the arithmetic instantly.

3. Examples

1 horsepower (metric) [PS] = 0.98632 horsepower (mechanical) [hp]

2 horsepower (metric) [PS] = 1.97264 horsepower (mechanical) [hp]

5 horsepower (metric) [PS] = 4.9316 horsepower (mechanical) [hp]

10 horsepower (metric) [PS] = 9.863201 horsepower (mechanical) [hp]

20 horsepower (metric) [PS] = 19.726401 horsepower (mechanical) [hp]

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