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An Anglo-American unit of power equal to approximately 745.7 watts under its mechanical definition.
Reviewed 05.10.2026 · Version 3 · Scope: General
The abbreviation may appear in international documentation. It is necessary to identify the convention used before converting it: simply translating the English word as metric horsepower is not sufficient.
A hypothetical power of 100 mechanical hp corresponds to approximately 74.57 kW.
It helps compare international information without introducing artificial differences through an incorrect unit conversion.
Do not interchange mechanical hp with CV or PS. Other horsepower conventions also exist; check what the source specifies.
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