Metric Horsepower to Watts Converter
Free online metric horsepower to watts converter for instant power unit conversions.
Features reference tables, practical applications for motors and appliances, and bidirectional conversion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Metric Horsepower to Watts Converter
PS (Pferdestärke) = 735.5 watts. Defined as lifting 75 kg by 1 meter in 1 second. Common in European/Asian auto specs. Also called CV (France), pk (Netherlands), hk (Scandinavia).
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Sources & References
International System of Units (SI): power and radiant flux
Power and radiant flux is measured in the watt (W); 1 hp = 745.6999 W. Conversions between SI and other units use exact, internationally agreed factors maintained by NIST.
International System of Units (SI)
Authoritative definitions for power and radiant flux, from the BIPM SI Brochure (9th edition), the defining reference for the SI.