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Convert BHP to PS


What does Brake Horsepower (BHP) mean?

Brake horsepower (BHP) is a measure of an engine's horsepower before the loss of power caused by the gearbox, alternator, differential, water pump, and other auxiliary components like power steering pumps, muffled exhaust systems, etc. It's a more accurate representation of an engine's power because it's measured at the engine's output shaft, rather than at the drive wheels, which accounts for the drivetrain losses.

BHP to PS Calculator

Result in Pferdestärke (PS) will be shown here.

What is PS (Pferdestärke)?

PS, short for Pferdestärke, is the German word for horsepower, and it's used to measure the same concept as BHP but is based on a slightly different calculation. One PS is defined as the ability to lift 75 kg over a distance of one meter in one second, which translates to 735.5 watts.

How do you convert BHP to PS?

The conversion factor between BHP and PS is very close due to their similar definitions. To convert BHP to PS, multiply the BHP value by 1.01387. This factor accounts for the slight differences in how each unit is defined.

How many PS in 1 BHP?

There are approximately 1.01387 PS in 1 BHP.

BHP to PS Formula

The formula to convert brake horsepower to PS is: PS = Horsepower x 1.01387

For instance, if you have an engine with a power output of 300 BHP, it would be equivalent to approximately 304.161 PS.

BHP to PS Conversion Table

Here is a table of conversions from BHP to PS for common power levels:

Brake Horsepower (BHP)Pferdestärke (PS)
11.01387
55.06935
1010.1387
2020.2774
3030.4161
4040.5548
5050.6935
6060.8322
7070.9709
8081.1096
9091.2483
100101.387
150152.0805
200202.774
250253.4675
300304.161
350354.8545
400405.548
450456.2415
500506.935
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