Horsepower (Metric) to Horsepower (Electric) converter

To convert horsepower (Metric) to horsepower (Electric), enter the value in the first field. The result in horsepower (Electric) is calculated automatically using the exact conversion factor.

1 metric hp ≈ 0.985923257373 elec hp
1 elec hp ≈ 1.01427772651 metric hp

Formula: elec hp ≈ metric hp × 0.985923257373
metric hp ≈ elec hp × 1.01427772651

Definitions: 1 metric hp = 735.49875 W; 1 elec hp = 746 W

The metric horsepower (PS in German, CV in Spanish, ch in French) is 75 kilogram-force meters per second, exactly 735.49875 watts, about 1.4% smaller than the mechanical horsepower. It is used for engine power in Europe and much of Asia.

The electrical horsepower is defined as exactly 746 watts. It is used for the rating of electric motors in the United States.

See the conversion table with commonly used values, handy for quick reference or study.