Convert horsepower (metric) to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to horsepower (metric).
1 hp (metric) = 0.986319900764 hp. To convert horsepower (metric) to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s), multiply the value by 0.986319900764; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp = 1.01386984002 hp (metric)). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 hp (metric) = 0.986319900764 hp
- 1 hp = 1.01386984002 hp (metric)
- 10 hp (metric) = 9.86319900764 hp
- 100 hp (metric) = 98.6319900764 hp
How to Convert Horsepower (Metric) to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
1 hp (metric) = 0.986319900764382 hp
Example: convert 15 hp (metric) to hp:
15 hp (metric) = 15 × 0.986319900764382 hp = 14.7947985114657 hp
Horsepower (Metric) to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table
| horsepower (metric) | horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (metric) | 0.986319900764 hp |
| 2 hp (metric) | 1.97263980153 hp |
| 3 hp (metric) | 2.95895970229 hp |
| 5 hp (metric) | 4.93159950382 hp |
| 10 hp (metric) | 9.86319900764 hp |
| 20 hp (metric) | 19.7263980153 hp |
| 50 hp (metric) | 49.3159950382 hp |
| 100 hp (metric) | 98.6319900764 hp |
| 500 hp (metric) | 493.159950382 hp |
| 1000 hp (metric) | 986.319900764 hp |
Horsepower (Metric)
The metric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power defined as exactly 735.5 watts, used to measure the power output of engines and motors.
History/Origin
The metric horsepower was introduced in the late 19th century as a standardized unit to quantify engine power, primarily in Europe, replacing traditional units like the imperial horsepower. It was adopted for consistency in engineering and automotive industries.
Current Use
Today, the metric horsepower is used mainly in automotive, engineering, and industrial contexts to specify engine power, especially in regions that utilize the metric system. It is also used in some countries for rating motor and engine capacities.
Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement, defined as 550 foot-pounds of work per second (ft·lbf/s).
History/Origin
The horsepower was developed by James Watt in the late 18th century to compare the power of steam engines with draft horses, and it became a standard unit for measuring engine power.
Current Use
Horsepower is still widely used today to rate the power of engines and motors in automotive, aviation, and industrial applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (metric) in horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
1 horsepower (metric) (hp (metric)) = 0.986319900764 horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) (hp).
How do you convert horsepower (metric) to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
Multiply the horsepower (metric) value by 0.986319900764. For example, 25 hp (metric) × 0.986319900764 = 24.6579975191 hp.
What is 10 horsepower (metric) in horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
10 hp (metric) = 9.86319900764 hp.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (metric) or the horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
The horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) is the larger unit: 1 hp (metric) equals only 0.986319900764 hp.