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Horsepower to Metric horsepower
Convert measurements between Horsepower and Metric horsepower.
Common conversions
1hp = 1.0139 CV
5hp = 5.0693 CV
10hp = 10.1387 CV
24hp = 24.3329 CV
32hp = 32.4438 CV
55hp = 55.7628 CV
Conversion information
1 Horsepower = 1.01387 Metric horsepower
HP (mechanical) ≠ CV (metric)
Metric horsepower, used in European cars.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does HP mean?
HP stands for Horsepower, an imperial unit of power.
How many watts are in 1 HP?
1 HP equals 745.7 watts.
What does CV mean?
CV stands for Metric Horsepower, a metric unit of power.
Are CV and HP the same?
No, 1 CV is approximately 0.986 HP.