Convert Metric Horsepower to Megawatts
PS to MW · power conversion
What are metric horsepower and megawatts?
Metric horsepower (PS) is about 735.5 watts, used in European car specifications. A megawatt is one million watts, the scale of power plants and large facilities. For reference: a typical car engine makes 100–150 kW (about 134–201 hp).
How to convert metric horsepower to megawatts
1 PS = 0.000735499 MW. To convert, multiply the number of metric horsepower by 0.000735499. For example, 5 PS = 0.00367749 MW, and 20 PS = 0.01471 MW. To go the other way, multiply megawatts by 1,359.62 (since 1 MW = 1,359.62 PS).
Metric Horsepower to Megawatts conversion table
| Metric Horsepower (PS) | Megawatts (MW) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.000735499 |
| 10 | 0.00735499 |
| 100 | 0.0735499 |
| 500 | 0.367749 |
| 1,000 | 0.735499 |
| 2,000 | 1.471 |
| 5,000 | 3.67749 |
FAQ
What is 1 PS in MW?
1 PS = 0.000735499 MW. To convert any amount, multiply the number of metric horsepower by 0.000735499.
How do I convert megawatts back to metric horsepower?
Go the other way: 1 MW = 1,359.62 PS, so multiply megawatts by 1,359.62 to get metric horsepower.
Is a metric horsepower bigger than a megawatt?
No — 1 PS is the smaller unit, equal to 0.000735499 MW (it takes 1,359.62 PS to make one MW).
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.