Converting from Horsepower, Metric (hp) to Horsepower, Mechanical (hp)

What is Horsepower, Metric (hp)

Horsepower, Metric (hp) is a unit of power used predominantly in countries that follow the International System of Units (SI). It is equivalent to 735.49875 watts and is commonly used to measure engine power in the automotive industry.

What is Horsepower, Mechanical (hp)

Horsepower, Mechanical (hp) is a unit of power commonly used in the United States and other countries employing the Imperial system of measurement. It is equivalent to 745.7 watts and is typically utilized to quantify power output in machinery and industrial applications.

Conversion Formulas

When converting from Horsepower, Metric (hp) to Horsepower, Mechanical (hp), you can use the following formulas:

1. 1 hp (metric)=0.9863201 hp (mechanical)

2. 1 hp (mechanical)=1.01387 hp (metric)

Examples

1. Converting 10 horsepower, metric to horsepower, mechanical:

10 hp (metric)=9.863201 hp (mechanical)

2. Converting 3 horsepower, mechanical to horsepower, metric:

3 hp (mechanical)=3.041609 hp (metric)

3. Converting 15 horsepower, metric to horsepower, mechanical:

15 hp (metric)=14.7948 hp (mechanical)

Use this reference guide to perform accurate conversions between Horsepower, Metric and Horsepower, Mechanical.