About Horsepower Converter
Convert engine power output across international standards: Mechanical HP (BHP), Metric Horsepower (PS/CV), Kilowatts (kW), and Wheel Horsepower (WHP). Features customizable drivetrain parasitic loss percentages for FWD, RWD, and AWD.
Key Capabilities & Features
- Instant conversion between Mechanical HP (BHP), Metric PS (DIN/CV), Kilowatts (kW), and Electrical HP
- Wheel Horsepower (WHP) vs. Brake Horsepower (BHP at crank) converter
- Configurable drivetrain parasitic loss percentage slider (10% to 25%)
- Shows exact horsepower dissipated through transmission, driveshaft, and differential
How to Use Horsepower Converter
Enter Power Figure
Input your engine or dynamometer power rating.
Select Power Standard
Choose Mechanical HP, Metric PS, kW, or WHP.
Set Drivetrain Loss
Adjust drivetrain loss percentage based on vehicle configuration (FWD 12%, RWD 15%, AWD 20%).
Inspect Cross-Standard Matrix
View horsepower at crank vs. wheel horsepower simultaneously.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between HP and PS?
1 Mechanical Horsepower (HP) is 745.7 Watts, whereas 1 Metric Horsepower (PS or Pferdestärke) is 735.5 Watts. Thus, 1 HP ≈ 1.014 PS.
What is WHP vs BHP?
BHP (Brake Horsepower) is power measured directly at the engine flywheel/crankshaft. WHP (Wheel Horsepower) is power measured at the wheels on a chassis dynamometer after 12-20% drivetrain frictional losses.