Convert Horsepower (mechanical) to Metric horsepower (PS)
Horsepower (mechanical) → Metric horsepower (PS)
hp × 1.01387 = PS
PS × 0.9863201 = hp
To convert horsepower (mechanical) (hp) to metric horsepower (ps) (PS), multiply the horsepower (mechanical) value by 1.01387. 1 hp = 1.01387 PS, and 1 PS = 0.9863201 hp. The conversion is a linear scaling with no offset, so the same factor applies to any value.
Going the other way? Convert PS to hp.
hp to PS table
| Horsepower (mechanical) (hp) | Metric horsepower (PS) (PS) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 hp | 0.101387 PS |
| 0.5 hp | 0.5069348 PS |
| 1 hp | 1.01387 PS |
| 2 hp | 2.027739 PS |
| 5 hp | 5.069348 PS |
| 10 hp | 10.1387 PS |
| 20 hp | 20.27739 PS |
| 50 hp | 50.69348 PS |
| 100 hp | 101.387 PS |
| 500 hp | 506.9348 PS |
| 1000 hp | 1013.87 PS |
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Common power ranges
Typical real-world values (kW)
| Application | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Small servo motor | 0.05 – 0.75 kW |
| Mid-range servo motor | 0.75 – 7.5 kW |
| Large industrial motor | 7.5 – 75 kW |
| Heavy industrial drive | 75 – 1,000 kW |
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