How to convert Mechanical horsepower to Metric horsepower

Conversion factor and calculation steps from Mechanical horsepower (hp) to Metric horsepower (hp (PS)).

Conversion logic

Each unit is defined via the base unit (watt (W)). The value is first converted to the base unit, then to the selected unit.

1 hp = 745.699871582 W

1 hp (PS) = 735.49875 W

1 hp × 745.699871582 = 745.699871582 W

745.699871582 W ÷ 735.49875 = 1.01386966542 hp (PS)