Horsepower (British) to Horsepower (metric) Conversion

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Horsepower is a unit of power that originated in the 18th century, coined by engineer James Watt to compare the output of steam engines with the power of draft horses. A fascinating aspect is the value assigned to this measurement: 1 British horsepower equals approximately 745.7 watts. To put this into perspective, this means that just one horsepower can light up more than ten 60-watt light bulbs!

Interestingly, the unit became widely adopted not for its precision but as a marketing tool. Since people were familiar with the strength of horses in everyday tasks, comparing engine power to horses made industrial power even more relatable and understandable during the Industrial Revolution. Today, horsepower continues to be an essential metric in the automotive and engine industries worldwide, despite its equine origins.

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Horsepower (metric) is a fascinating unit of measurement that dates back to the 18th century, when James Watt, the developer of the steam engine, sought to compare the power output of his engines to that of draft horses. The metric horsepower is defined as the amount of power required to lift a 75-kilogram mass one meter vertically in one second, which is equivalent to 735.5 watts. Interestingly, this unit persists in many regions, particularly in the automotive industry, where it is used to convey the strength of vehicle engines. Despite advancements in engine technology, the image of raw horsepower continues to captivate our imagination, embodying both history and precision engineering.

> Horsepower (British) to Horsepower (metric) Conversion Table

Horsepower (British) Horsepower (metric)
0 hp 0 PS
10 hp 10.1387 PS
20 hp 20.27739 PS
30 hp 30.41609 PS
40 hp 40.55479 PS
50 hp 50.69348 PS
60 hp 60.83218 PS
70 hp 70.97088 PS
80 hp 81.10957 PS
90 hp 91.24827 PS
100 hp 101.38697 PS
110 hp 111.52566 PS
120 hp 121.66436 PS
130 hp 131.80306 PS
140 hp 141.94175 PS
150 hp 152.08045 PS
160 hp 162.21915 PS
170 hp 172.35784 PS
180 hp 182.49654 PS
190 hp 192.63524 PS
200 hp 202.77393 PS
210 hp 212.91263 PS
220 hp 223.05133 PS
230 hp 233.19002 PS
240 hp 243.32872 PS
250 hp 253.46742 PS
260 hp 263.60611 PS
270 hp 273.74481 PS
280 hp 283.88351 PS
290 hp 294.0222 PS
300 hp 304.1609 PS
310 hp 314.2996 PS
320 hp 324.43829 PS
330 hp 334.57699 PS
340 hp 344.71569 PS
350 hp 354.85438 PS
360 hp 364.99308 PS
370 hp 375.13178 PS
380 hp 385.27047 PS
390 hp 395.40917 PS
400 hp 405.54787 PS
410 hp 415.68656 PS
420 hp 425.82526 PS
430 hp 435.96396 PS
440 hp 446.10265 PS
450 hp 456.24135 PS
460 hp 466.38005 PS
470 hp 476.51874 PS
480 hp 486.65744 PS
490 hp 496.79614 PS
500 hp 506.93483 PS
510 hp 517.07353 PS
520 hp 527.21223 PS
530 hp 537.35092 PS
540 hp 547.48962 PS
550 hp 557.62832 PS
560 hp 567.76701 PS
570 hp 577.90571 PS
580 hp 588.04441 PS
590 hp 598.1831 PS
600 hp 608.3218 PS
610 hp 618.4605 PS
620 hp 628.59919 PS
630 hp 638.73789 PS
640 hp 648.87659 PS
650 hp 659.01528 PS
660 hp 669.15398 PS
670 hp 679.29268 PS
680 hp 689.43137 PS
690 hp 699.57007 PS
700 hp 709.70877 PS
710 hp 719.84746 PS
720 hp 729.98616 PS
730 hp 740.12486 PS
740 hp 750.26355 PS
750 hp 760.40225 PS
760 hp 770.54095 PS
770 hp 780.67964 PS
780 hp 790.81834 PS
790 hp 800.95704 PS
800 hp 811.09573 PS
810 hp 821.23443 PS
820 hp 831.37313 PS
830 hp 841.51182 PS
840 hp 851.65052 PS
850 hp 861.78922 PS
860 hp 871.92791 PS
870 hp 882.06661 PS
880 hp 892.20531 PS
890 hp 902.344 PS
900 hp 912.4827 PS
910 hp 922.6214 PS
920 hp 932.76009 PS
930 hp 942.89879 PS
940 hp 953.03749 PS
950 hp 963.17618 PS
960 hp 973.31488 PS
970 hp 983.45358 PS
980 hp 993.59227 PS
990 hp 1003.73097 PS
1000 hp 1013.86967 PS

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