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Metric horsepower to Horsepower
Convert measurements between Metric horsepower and Horsepower.
Common conversions
1CV = 0.9863 hp
5CV = 4.9316 hp
10CV = 9.8632 hp
24CV = 23.6717 hp
32CV = 31.5622 hp
55CV = 54.2476 hp
Conversion information
1 Metric horsepower = 0.98632 Horsepower
Metric horsepower, used in European cars.
HP (mechanical) ≠ CV (metric)
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.