Convert erg/second to horsepower [metric]


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How many erg/second in 1 horsepower [metric]? The answer is 7354987500. We assume you are converting between erg/second and horsepower [metric]. You can view more details on each measurement unit: erg/second or horsepower [metric] The SI derived unit for power is the watt. 1 watt is equal to 10000000 erg/second, or 0.0013596216173039 horsepower [metric]. Note that rounding errors may occur, so always check the results. Use this page to learn how to convert between ergs/second and horsepower. Type in your own numbers in the form to convert the units!



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Definition: Horsepower

Metric horsepower began in Germany in the 19th century and became popular across Europe and Asia. The various units used to indicate this definition ("PS", "CV", "pk", and "ch") all translate to "horse power" in English. Metric horsepower, as a rule, is defined as 0.73549875 kW, or roughly 98.6% of mechanical horsepower.


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