Metric Horsepower to Megawatts
Type a value in either box to convert between metric horsepower and megawatts. The factor is 0.000735499.
| Metric Horsepower | Megawatts |
|---|---|
| 1 PS | 0.000735 MW |
| 2 PS | 0.001471 MW |
| 3 PS | 0.002206 MW |
| 5 PS | 0.003677 MW |
| 10 PS | 0.007355 MW |
| 25 PS | 0.018387 MW |
| 50 PS | 0.036775 MW |
| 100 PS | 0.07355 MW |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Metric Horsepower field.
- The Megawatts figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Megawatts field converts back to Metric Horsepower the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Metric Horsepower to Megawatts formula
The factor from metric horsepower to megawatts is 0.00073549875.
MW = PS × 0.00073549875
Why this factor: the metric horsepower and the megawatt are both defined against the watt, so dividing one definition by the other gives 0.00073549875 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 0.00073549875 — or use the Megawatts to Metric Horsepower converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Take 75 PS and multiply by the factor 0.00073549875: the result is 0.055162 MW.
75 PS × 0.00073549875 = 0.055162 MW
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
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.
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.
Metric Horsepower vs Megawatts
The metric horsepower and the megawatt 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 megawatts are in a metric horsepower?
One metric horsepower equals 0.00073549875 megawatts.
What is the formula to convert metric horsepower to megawatts?
Multiply the number of metric horsepower by 0.00073549875. To reverse it, divide by 0.00073549875 instead.
How do I convert megawatts back to metric horsepower?
Divide by 0.00073549875, which is the same as multiplying by 1359.62162.
How many megawatts are in 10 metric horsepower?
10 PS works out to 0.007355 MW.
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 metric horsepower defined?
Defined as 75 kilogram-force meters per second, which is exactly 735.49875 watts.