How Many Horsepower in a Metric Horsepower?

Quick Answer
1 Metric Horsepower = 0.986 Horsepower

1 PS = 0.986 HP

Formula

HP = PS × 0.986

Conversion Table

Metric Horsepower (PS)Horsepower (HP)
1 PS0.986 HP
2 PS1.973 HP
5 PS4.932 HP
10 PS9.863 HP
20 PS19.726 HP
50 PS49.316 HP
100 PS98.632 HP
500 PS493.16 HP
1,000 PS986.32 HP

Worked Examples

Convert 5 PS to HP:
5 PS × 0.986 = 4.932 HP
Convert 10 PS to HP:
10 PS × 0.986 = 9.863 HP
Convert 50 PS to HP:
50 PS × 0.986 = 49.316 HP

FAQ

How many Horsepower are in 1 Metric Horsepower?
There are 0.986 Horsepower in 1 Metric Horsepower. Formula: HP = PS × 0.986.
How to convert Metric Horsepower to Horsepower?
To convert Metric Horsepower to Horsepower, multiply the number of Metric Horsepower by 0.986. For example, 10 PS = 9.863 HP.
How many Horsepower are in 100 Metric Horsepower?
There are 98.632 Horsepower in 100 Metric Horsepower. Calculation: 100 × 0.986 = 98.632.