Convert Horsepower to Mechanical Horsepower
Convert horsepower to mechanical horsepower instantly. Type a value below, check the formula and table, then see how the same hp to hp(I) conversion looks as a single line in Notes Calculator.
In Notes Calculator, type 100 hp to imperial hp and the answer appears as you type.
Horsepower to Mechanical Horsepower formula
One metric horsepower is 0.98632 mechanical horsepower, so hp(I) = hp × 0.98632. For the reverse, multiply mechanical horsepower by 1.01387, or use the Mechanical Horsepower to Horsepower converter.
Horsepower to Mechanical Horsepower conversion table
| Horsepower (hp) | Mechanical Horsepower (hp(I)) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.98632 |
| 2 | 1.97264 |
| 5 | 4.9316 |
| 10 | 9.8632 |
| 20 | 19.7264 |
| 25 | 24.658 |
| 50 | 49.316 |
| 100 | 98.632 |
| 250 | 246.58 |
| 500 | 493.16 |
| 1,000 | 986.32 |
Horsepower to Mechanical Horsepower in Notes Calculator
Notes Calculator is a notepad that does math. Write 100 hp to imperial hp on any line and the answer appears beside it. Change the number and the result follows. The same works with in and as, and with values stored in variables, so a whole estimate can mix horsepower and mechanical horsepower without a separate converter.
| Note | Result |
|---|---|
| 100 hp to imperial hp | 98.63 imperial hp |
| 100 hp in imperial hp | 98.63 imperial hp |
| 10 imperial hp as hp | 10.14 hp |
See the unit conversion docs for mixing units in one expression, or open the free web app and try it.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- One metric horsepower equals 0.98632 mechanical horsepower. To convert horsepower to mechanical horsepower, multiply by 0.98632; to go back, multiply by 1.01387.
- Type the value, the unit, and the target unit on one line: 100 hp to imperial hp. The keywords to, in, and as all work, and the result updates as you type. You can also keep the value in a variable and convert it later.
- Yes. The converter on this page is free, and Notes Calculator has a free plan for the web, Mac, Windows, Linux, Android, and iOS with the same unit conversions built in.
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