horsepower (metric) to horsepower
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (metric) to horsepower [hp, hp (UK)], or change ↔.
horsepower (metric)
Definition: Metric horsepower is a unit of power equal to 735.499 watts.
Historyandorigin: It was introduced in the late 19th century.
CurrentUse: It is used in automotive and engineering contexts.
funfact: One metric horsepower is equivalent to 735.499 watts.
horsepower [hp, hp (UK)]
Definition: Horsepower is a unit of power equal to 745.7 watts (metric) or 746 watts (electric).
Historyandorigin: It was introduced by James Watt to compare the output of steam engines with the power of horses.
CurrentUse: It is used in automotive and engineering contexts.
funfact: One horsepower is approximately the power required to lift 550 pounds one foot in one second.
horsepower (metric) to horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] Conversion Table
| 1 horsepower (metric) | 0.9863200706 horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] |
| 2 horsepower (metric) | 1.9726401412 horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] |
| 3 horsepower (metric) | 2.9589602119 horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] |
| 5 horsepower (metric) | 4.9316003531 horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] |
| 10 horsepower (metric) | 9.8632007062 horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] |
| 50 horsepower (metric) | 49.316003531 horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] |
| 100 horsepower (metric) | 98.632007062 horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] |
| 1000 horsepower (metric) | 986.32007062 horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] |
| 10000 horsepower (metric) | 9863.2007062 horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] |
| 100000 horsepower (metric) | 98632.007062 horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] |
| 1000000 horsepower (metric) | 986320.07062 horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] |
How to Convert horsepower (metric) to horsepower
1 horsepower (metric) = 0.9863200706 horsepower [hp, hp (UK)]
1 horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] = 1.0138696654 horsepower (metric)
we use cross multiplication method
horsepower (metric) → horsepower [hp, hp (UK)]
1 → 0.9863200706
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*0.9863200706=1*x
by simplifying
x=1.4794801059