Convert horsepower to horsepower (metric)
Please provide values below to convert horsepower [hp] to horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)], or Convert horsepower (metric) to horsepower.
1 hp = 1.01386984002 hp (metric). To convert horsepower to horsepower (metric), multiply the value by 1.01386984002; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (metric) = 0.986319900764 hp). 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 = 1.01386984002 hp (metric)
- 1 hp (metric) = 0.986319900764 hp
- 10 hp = 10.1386984002 hp (metric)
- 100 hp = 101.386984002 hp (metric)
How to Convert Horsepower to Horsepower (Metric)
1 hp = 1.01386984002352 hp (metric)
Example: convert 15 hp to hp (metric):
15 hp = 15 × 1.01386984002352 hp (metric) = 15.2080476003528 hp (metric)
Horsepower to Horsepower (Metric) Conversion Table
| horsepower | horsepower (metric) |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 1.01386984002 hp (metric) |
| 2 hp | 2.02773968005 hp (metric) |
| 3 hp | 3.04160952007 hp (metric) |
| 5 hp | 5.06934920012 hp (metric) |
| 10 hp | 10.1386984002 hp (metric) |
| 20 hp | 20.2773968005 hp (metric) |
| 50 hp | 50.6934920012 hp (metric) |
| 100 hp | 101.386984002 hp (metric) |
| 500 hp | 506.934920012 hp (metric) |
| 1000 hp | 1013.86984002 hp (metric) |
Horsepower
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement originally developed to compare the power of engines and motors, representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred.
History/Origin
The term was introduced in the late 18th century by James Watt to compare the power of steam engines to draft horses. It became a standard unit in engineering and automotive industries, with its definition evolving over time from mechanical to metric standards.
Current Use
Horsepower is widely used today to rate the power output of engines, motors, and other machinery, especially in automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. It remains a common unit for expressing engine power in many countries.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower in horsepower (metric)?
1 horsepower (hp) = 1.01386984002 horsepower (metric) (hp (metric)).
How do you convert horsepower to horsepower (metric)?
Multiply the horsepower value by 1.01386984002. For example, 25 hp × 1.01386984002 = 25.3467460006 hp (metric).
What is 10 horsepower in horsepower (metric)?
10 hp = 10.1386984002 hp (metric).
Which unit is larger, the horsepower or the horsepower (metric)?
The horsepower is the larger unit: 1 hp = 1.01386984002 hp (metric).