Convert horsepower (metric) to horsepower
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)] to horsepower [hp], or Convert horsepower to horsepower (metric).
How to Convert Horsepower (Metric) to Horsepower
1 hp (metric) = 0.986319900764382 hp
Example: convert 15 hp (metric) to hp:
15 hp (metric) = 15 × 0.986319900764382 hp = 14.7947985114657 hp
Horsepower (Metric) to Horsepower Conversion Table
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Horsepower (Metric)
The metric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power defined as exactly 735.5 watts, used to measure the power output of engines and motors.
History/Origin
The metric horsepower was introduced in the late 19th century as a standardized unit to quantify engine power, primarily in Europe, replacing traditional units like the imperial horsepower. It was adopted for consistency in engineering and automotive industries.
Current Use
Today, the metric horsepower is used mainly in automotive, engineering, and industrial contexts to specify engine power, especially in regions that utilize the metric system. It is also used in some countries for rating motor and engine capacities.
Horsepower
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement originally developed to compare the power of engines and motors, representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred.
History/Origin
The term was introduced in the late 18th century by James Watt to compare the power of steam engines to draft horses. It became a standard unit in engineering and automotive industries, with its definition evolving over time from mechanical to metric standards.
Current Use
Horsepower is widely used today to rate the power output of engines, motors, and other machinery, especially in automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. It remains a common unit for expressing engine power in many countries.