Convert Megawatts to Metric Horsepower
MW to PS · power conversion
What are megawatts and metric horsepower?
A megawatt is one million watts, the scale of power plants and large facilities. Metric horsepower (PS) is about 735.5 watts, used in European car specifications. For reference: a typical car engine makes 100–150 kW (about 134–201 hp).
How to convert megawatts to metric horsepower
1 MW = 1,359.62 PS. To convert, multiply the number of megawatts by 1,359.62. For example, 5 MW = 6,798.11 PS, and 20 MW = 27,192.4 PS. To go the other way, multiply metric horsepower by 0.000735499 (since 1 PS = 0.000735499 MW).
Megawatts to Metric Horsepower conversion table
| Megawatts (MW) | Metric Horsepower (PS) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1,359.62 |
| 10 | 13,596.2 |
| 100 | 135,962 |
| 500 | 679,811 |
| 1,000 | 1,359,620 |
| 2,000 | 2,719,240 |
| 5,000 | 6,798,110 |
FAQ
What is 1 MW in PS?
1 MW = 1,359.62 PS. To convert any amount, multiply the number of megawatts by 1,359.62.
How do I convert metric horsepower back to megawatts?
Go the other way: 1 PS = 0.000735499 MW, so multiply metric horsepower by 0.000735499 to get megawatts.
Is a megawatt bigger than a metric horsepower?
Yes — 1 MW is the larger unit, equal to 1,359.62 PS.
Are these power conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.