Metric Horsepower (PS) to Horsepower (Mechanical)

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1 PS equals 0.986 hp.

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Power (PS)

Result (hp)0.986 hp

PS to hp table

PS	hp
1 PS	0.986 hp
2 PS	1.97 hp
3 PS	2.96 hp
5 PS	4.93 hp
10 PS	9.86 hp
15 PS	14.79 hp
20 PS	19.73 hp
25 PS	24.66 hp
30 PS	29.59 hp
40 PS	39.45 hp
50 PS	49.32 hp
60 PS	59.18 hp
75 PS	73.97 hp
90 PS	88.77 hp
100 PS	98.63 hp
120 PS	118.36 hp
150 PS	147.95 hp
200 PS	197.26 hp
250 PS	246.58 hp
300 PS	295.9 hp
400 PS	394.53 hp
500 PS	493.16 hp

hp to PS (reverse)

hp	PS
1 hp	1.01 PS
2 hp	2.03 PS
3 hp	3.04 PS
5 hp	5.07 PS
10 hp	10.14 PS
15 hp	15.21 PS
20 hp	20.28 PS
25 hp	25.35 PS
30 hp	30.42 PS
40 hp	40.55 PS
50 hp	50.69 PS
60 hp	60.83 PS
75 hp	76.04 PS
90 hp	91.25 PS
100 hp	101.39 PS
120 hp	121.66 PS
150 hp	152.08 PS
200 hp	202.77 PS
250 hp	253.47 PS
300 hp	304.16 PS
400 hp	405.55 PS
500 hp	506.93 PS

Common power values

PS	hp
5 PS	4.93 hp
10 PS	9.86 hp
25 PS	24.66 hp
50 PS	49.32 hp
75 PS	73.97 hp
100 PS	98.63 hp
120 PS	118.36 hp
150 PS	147.95 hp
200 PS	197.26 hp
300 PS	295.9 hp
400 PS	394.53 hp
500 PS	493.16 hp

How it scales

100 kW in other units

The ratio at a glance

Kilowatts, PS, and hp — the key power units

Watts (W), kilowatts (kW), and megawatts (MW) are the SI units of power. There are also two different horsepower units that must not be confused: PS (metric horsepower, German Pferdestärke) equals exactly 735.49875 W, while hp (mechanical / imperial horsepower) equals exactly 745.6998715823 W (about 745.7 W). They differ by about 1.4 % — 1 hp ≈ 1.01387 PS. German and European vehicle specs are quoted in PS, whereas hp is used mainly in the US and UK.

Power conversions are exact and rest on fixed factors — for more unit pairs, use our power conversion hub.

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Frequently asked questions

How many hp are in 1 PS?

1 PS equals 0.986 hp.

How many hp are in 2 PS?

2 PS equal 1.97 hp.

How do I convert PS to hp?

Divide the power in PS by 1.01 to get hp.

Are hp and PS the same?

No. hp (mechanical) is imperial horsepower and equals 745.7 W, while PS (metric horsepower, German Pferdestärke) equals exactly 735.49875 W. They differ by about 1.4 %: 1 hp ≈ 1.01387 PS. German vehicle specs are quoted in PS.

What are these power units used for?

Watts (W), kilowatts (kW), and megawatts (MW) are the SI units of power, used for electricity and engines. PS (metric horsepower) is used for German and European vehicles, mechanical hp in English-speaking countries, and BTU per hour (BTU/h) for heating and air-conditioning.

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Metric Horsepower (PS) to Horsepower (Mechanical)

Convert PS to hp instantly — with a table, common power values, and a live calculator.

1 PS equals 0.986 hp.

Updated June 3, 2026Open the Unit Converter →

Convert any power

Power (PS)

Result (hp)0.986 hp

PS to hp table

PS	hp
1 PS	0.986 hp
2 PS	1.97 hp
3 PS	2.96 hp
5 PS	4.93 hp
10 PS	9.86 hp
15 PS	14.79 hp
20 PS	19.73 hp
25 PS	24.66 hp
30 PS	29.59 hp
40 PS	39.45 hp
50 PS	49.32 hp
60 PS	59.18 hp
75 PS	73.97 hp
90 PS	88.77 hp
100 PS	98.63 hp
120 PS	118.36 hp
150 PS	147.95 hp
200 PS	197.26 hp
250 PS	246.58 hp
300 PS	295.9 hp
400 PS	394.53 hp
500 PS	493.16 hp

hp to PS (reverse)

hp	PS
1 hp	1.01 PS
2 hp	2.03 PS
3 hp	3.04 PS
5 hp	5.07 PS
10 hp	10.14 PS
15 hp	15.21 PS
20 hp	20.28 PS
25 hp	25.35 PS
30 hp	30.42 PS
40 hp	40.55 PS
50 hp	50.69 PS
60 hp	60.83 PS
75 hp	76.04 PS
90 hp	91.25 PS
100 hp	101.39 PS
120 hp	121.66 PS
150 hp	152.08 PS
200 hp	202.77 PS
250 hp	253.47 PS
300 hp	304.16 PS
400 hp	405.55 PS
500 hp	506.93 PS

Common power values

PS	hp
5 PS	4.93 hp
10 PS	9.86 hp
25 PS	24.66 hp
50 PS	49.32 hp
75 PS	73.97 hp
100 PS	98.63 hp
120 PS	118.36 hp
150 PS	147.95 hp
200 PS	197.26 hp
300 PS	295.9 hp
400 PS	394.53 hp
500 PS	493.16 hp

How it scales

100 kW in other units

The ratio at a glance

Kilowatts, PS, and hp — the key power units

Power conversions are exact and rest on fixed factors — for more unit pairs, use our power conversion hub.

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Horsepower (Mechanical) to Metric Horsepower (PS)

Kilowatts to Horsepower

Horsepower to Kilowatts

Kilowatts to Metric Horsepower (PS)

Metric Horsepower (PS) to Kilowatts

Frequently asked questions

How many hp are in 1 PS?

1 PS equals 0.986 hp.

How many hp are in 2 PS?

2 PS equal 1.97 hp.

How do I convert PS to hp?

Divide the power in PS by 1.01 to get hp.

Are hp and PS the same?

What are these power units used for?

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