Horsepower (metric) to Horsepower (British) conversion

How to convert horsepower (metric) to horsepower (british)?

Horsepower (metric) and Horsepower (British) are slightly different units used to measure power. To convert between the two, you need to use the specific conversion factor:

1 Horsepower (metric) ≈ 0.98632 Horsepower (British)

Conversion Formula:

To convert Horsepower (metric) to Horsepower (British), you can use the following formula:

$\text{Horsepower (British)} = \text{Horsepower (metric)} \times 0.98632$

Real-World Examples:

1. 1 Horsepower (metric) to Horsepower (British):

$1 \, \text{Horsepower (metric)} \times 0.98632 = 0.98632 \, \text{Horsepower (British)}$

2. 5 Horsepower (metric) to Horsepower (British):

$5 \, \text{Horsepower (metric)} \times 0.98632 = 4.9316 \, \text{Horsepower (British)}$

3. 10 Horsepower (metric) to Horsepower (British):

$10 \, \text{Horsepower (metric)} \times 0.98632 = 9.8632 \, \text{Horsepower (British)}$

4. 50 Horsepower (metric) to Horsepower (British):

$50 \, \text{Horsepower (metric)} \times 0.98632 = 49.316 \, \text{Horsepower (British)}$

5. 100 Horsepower (metric) to Horsepower (British):

$100 \, \text{Horsepower (metric)} \times 0.98632 = 98.632 \, \text{Horsepower (British)}$

Real-World Context:

• Automobile Engines: If a car engine is rated at 150 Horsepower (metric), it would be approximately 147.948 Horsepower (British).

  $150 \, \text{Horsepower (metric)} \times 0.98632 = 147.948 \, \text{Horsepower (British)}$

• Industrial Motors: An industrial motor with a power output of 200 Horsepower (metric) is about 197.264 Horsepower (British).

  $200 \, \text{Horsepower (metric)} \times 0.98632 = 197.264 \, \text{Horsepower (British)}$

By understanding how to convert between these units, you can ensure that you’re correctly interpreting power ratings in different contexts, especially in international scenarios where different units might be commonly used.