How to convert horsepower to metric horsepower
Multiply the number of horsepower by 1.01387. That is all there is to it, because the factor between horsepower and metric horsepower never changes.
Formula
PS = hp × 1.01387
Example: 100 horsepower × 1.01387 ≈ 101.387 metric horsepower.
HP to PS chart
| Horsepower (hp) | Metric horsepower (PS) |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 1.0139 PS |
| 5 hp | 5.0693 PS |
| 10 hp | 10.1387 PS |
| 25 hp | 25.3467 PS |
| 50 hp | 50.6935 PS |
| 100 hp | 101.387 PS |
| 150 hp | 152.0804 PS |
| 200 hp | 202.7739 PS |
| 250 hp | 253.4674 PS |
| 300 hp | 304.1609 PS |
| 400 hp | 405.5479 PS |
| 500 hp | 506.9348 PS |
| 600 hp | 608.3218 PS |
| 700 hp | 709.7088 PS |
| 1,000 hp | 1,013.87 PS |
Values are rounded to six decimals below 1, four decimals up to 1,000 and two decimals above. The converter above shows more digits.
About the units
One horsepower is 745.6998716 watts.
One metric horsepower is 735.49875 watts.
Need the other direction? Use the PS to HP converter. For every power unit at once, open the Power Converter.
Frequently asked questions
How many metric horsepower are in a horsepower?
There are 1.01387 metric horsepower in one horsepower.
How do I convert horsepower to metric horsepower?
Multiply the number of horsepower by 1.01387. For example: 100 horsepower × 1.01387 ≈ 101.387 metric horsepower.
What is 300 horsepower in metric horsepower?
300 horsepower equals 304.1609 metric horsepower.