Megawatts to Metric Horsepower
Convert megawatts to metric horsepower instantly — one megawatt is 1359.62 metric horsepower.
| Megawatts | Metric Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 1 MW | 1359.621617 PS |
| 2 MW | 2719.243235 PS |
| 3 MW | 4078.864852 PS |
| 5 MW | 6798.108087 PS |
| 10 MW | 13596.216173 PS |
| 25 MW | 33990.540433 PS |
| 50 MW | 67981.080865 PS |
| 100 MW | 135962.16173 PS |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Megawatts field.
- The Metric Horsepower figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Metric Horsepower field converts back to Megawatts the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Megawatts to Metric Horsepower formula
Converting megawatts to metric horsepower is a single multiplication by 1359.62162.
PS = MW × 1359.62162
Why this factor: the megawatt and the metric horsepower are both defined against the watt, so dividing one definition by the other gives 1359.62162 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 1359.62162 — or use the Metric Horsepower to Megawatts converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Start with 150 MW. Multiply by 1359.62162 to get 203943.242596 PS.
150 MW × 1359.62162 = 203943.242596 PS
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
What is a megawatt?
A megawatt is one million watts, the unit of power-station and grid-scale capacity.
Definition: Exactly 1×10⁶ watts.
Where it is used: Power plant and wind farm output, data-centre capacity, and grid demand.
What is a metric horsepower?
Metric horsepower, written PS or CV, is the continental European engine power unit.
Definition: Defined as 75 kilogram-force meters per second, which is exactly 735.49875 watts.
Where it is used: German, French, Italian and Japanese vehicle specifications, where power is quoted in PS, CV or ps.
Worth knowing: About 98.6% of a mechanical horsepower, which is why converted figures never come out as round numbers.
Megawatts vs Metric Horsepower
The megawatt and the metric horsepower belong to the same family of units, so converting between them is usually a matter of shifting a decimal point or applying a small whole-number factor.
Frequently asked questions
How many metric horsepower are in a megawatt?
One megawatt equals 1359.62162 metric horsepower.
What is the formula to convert megawatts to metric horsepower?
Multiply the number of megawatts by 1359.62162. To reverse it, divide by 1359.62162 instead.
How do I convert metric horsepower back to megawatts?
Divide by 1359.62162, which is the same as multiplying by 0.00073549875.
How many metric horsepower are in 10 megawatts?
10 MW works out to 13596.216173 PS.
Is there anything to watch out for with metric horsepower?
About 98.6% of a mechanical horsepower, which is why converted figures never come out as round numbers.
How is the megawatt defined?
Exactly 1×10⁶ watts.