Convert Mechanical to Metric using the exact conversion factor. This page provides the formula, reference values, and practical context for engineering, technical calculations, and professional measurement use.
Mechanical Horsepower (hp) = Metric Horsepower (PS/CV) × 1.013868
To convert Mechanical Horsepower (hp) to Metric Horsepower (PS/CV), multiply the value by 1.013868. The conversion factor is based on standardized unit definitions and is suitable for engineering analysis, system design, and professional measurement workflows.
Convert 1 hp-mech to hp-metric.
So, 1 hp-mech = 1.013868 hp-metric.
One Mechanical Horsepower (hp) equals 1.013868 Metric Horsepowers (PS/CV)
Units of power are standardized measurements used to quantify the rate of energy transfer or mechanical output in motors, engines, and electrical equipment.
One Metric Horsepower (PS/CV) equals 1.013868 Mechanical Horsepowers (hp)
Units of power are standardized measurements used to quantify the rate of energy transfer or mechanical output in motors, engines, and electrical equipment.
How many Metric Horsepower (PS/CV) are in 1 Mechanical Horsepower (hp)?
1 Mechanical Horsepower (hp) = 1.013868 Metric Horsepowers (PS/CV).
How many Metric Horsepower (PS/CV) are in one Mechanical Horsepower (hp)?
One Mechanical Horsepower (hp) equals 1.013868 Metric Horsepowers (PS/CV).
How many hp-metric are in one hp-mech?
One hp-mech equals 1.013868 hp-metric.
What is the formula for converting Mechanical Horsepower (hp) to Metric Horsepower (PS/CV)?
Multiply the Mechanical Horsepower (hp) value by 1.013868.
Can I reverse the conversion?
Yes. 1 Metric Horsepowers (PS/CV) = 0.986322 Mechanical Horsepower (hp).
Is this Mechanical Horsepower (hp) to Metric Horsepower (PS/CV) conversion accurate for engineering use?
Yes. The conversion uses a standardized conversion factor suitable for engineering calculations, technical analysis, and professional reference.
Can this conversion be used for scientific or technical calculations?
Yes. This conversion is appropriate for scientific analysis, engineering calculations, simulations, and technical documentation where unit consistency is required.
By applying the conversion factor shown above, you can convert Mechanical Horsepower (hp) to Metric Horsepower (PS/CV) for equipment sizing, performance comparison, and electrical planning.
1 hp-mech = 745.7 W
1 Mechanical Horsepower (hp) = 745.7 Watts (W)
One Mechanical Horsepower (hp) equals 745.7 Watts (W)
1 hp-mech = 7.457 × 10⁵ mW
1 Mechanical Horsepower (hp) = 7.457 × 10⁵ Milliwatts (mW)
One Mechanical Horsepower (hp) equals 7.457 × 10⁵ Milliwatts (mW)
1 hp-mech = 0.7457 kW
1 Mechanical Horsepower (hp) = 0.7457 Kilowatt (kW)
One Mechanical Horsepower (hp) equals 0.7457 Kilowatt (kW)
1 hp-mech = 0.00075 MW
1 Mechanical Horsepower (hp) = 0.00075 Megawatt (MW)
One Mechanical Horsepower (hp) equals 0.00075 Megawatt (MW)
1 hp-mech = 7.457 × 10⁻⁷ GW
1 Mechanical Horsepower (hp) = 7.457 × 10⁻⁷ Gigawatt (GW)
One Mechanical Horsepower (hp) equals 7.457 × 10⁻⁷ Gigawatt (GW)
1 hp-mech = 7.457 × 10⁻¹⁰ TW
1 Mechanical Horsepower (hp) = 7.457 × 10⁻¹⁰ Terawatt (TW)
One Mechanical Horsepower (hp) equals 7.457 × 10⁻¹⁰ Terawatt (TW)
1 hp-mech = 7.457 × 10⁻¹³ PW
1 Mechanical Horsepower (hp) = 7.457 × 10⁻¹³ Petawatt (PW)
One Mechanical Horsepower (hp) equals 7.457 × 10⁻¹³ Petawatt (PW)
1 hp-mech = 1.01387 hp-metric
1 Mechanical Horsepower (hp) = 1.01387 Metric Horsepowers (PS/CV)
One Mechanical Horsepower (hp) equals 1.01387 Metric Horsepowers (PS/CV)
1 hp-mech = 0.9996 hp-electric
1 Mechanical Horsepower (hp) = 0.9996 Electrical Horsepower (hp)
One Mechanical Horsepower (hp) equals 0.9996 Electrical Horsepower (hp)
1 hp-mech = 0.07602 bhp
1 Mechanical Horsepower (hp) = 0.07602 Boiler Horsepower (BHP)
One Mechanical Horsepower (hp) equals 0.07602 Boiler Horsepower (BHP)