MW to PS Converter

How to convert megawatts to metric horsepower

FormulaPS = MW × 1,359.621617

Multiply the value in megawatts by 1,359.621617. To go the other way, multiply by 0.00073549875 (or divide by 1,359.621617).

A megawatt is larger than a metric horsepower: one megawatt contains 1,359.621617 metric horsepower.

Worked examples

1 megawatt1 MW × 1,359.621617 = 1,359.621617 PS
5 megawatts5 MW × 1,359.621617 = 6,798.108087 PS
10 megawatts10 MW × 1,359.621617 = 13,596.21617 PS
20 megawatts20 MW × 1,359.621617 = 27,192.43235 PS
100 megawatts100 MW × 1,359.621617 = 135,962.1617 PS

Megawatts to metric horsepower conversion table

Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.

Megawatts to metric horsepower: 0.1–10 MW
Megawatts (MW)	Metric horsepower (PS)
0.1 MW	135.96216 PS
0.25 MW	339.9054 PS
0.5 MW	679.81081 PS
1 MW	1,359.6216 PS
2 MW	2,719.2432 PS
3 MW	4,078.8649 PS
4 MW	5,438.4865 PS
5 MW	6,798.1081 PS
6 MW	8,157.7297 PS
7 MW	9,517.3513 PS
8 MW	10,876.973 PS
9 MW	12,236.595 PS
10 MW	13,596.216 PS

Megawatts to metric horsepower: 12–1,000 MW
Megawatts (MW)	Metric horsepower (PS)
12 MW	16,315.459 PS
15 MW	20,394.324 PS
20 MW	27,192.432 PS
25 MW	33,990.54 PS
30 MW	40,788.649 PS
40 MW	54,384.865 PS
50 MW	67,981.081 PS
75 MW	101,971.62 PS
100 MW	135,962.16 PS
250 MW	339,905.4 PS
500 MW	679,810.81 PS
1,000 MW	1,359,621.6 PS

About the units

Megawatt (MW)

One million watts; used for power plants and wind turbines (a modern onshore turbine is 3–6 MW). One megawatt equals 1,000,000 watts (W).

Metric horsepower (PS)

75 kgf⋅m/s, exactly 735.49875 W — about 1.4% less than mechanical horsepower. European car brochures often quote PS.

Frequently asked questions

How many metric horsepower are in one megawatt?

There are 1,359.621617 metric horsepower in one megawatt, and this value is exact by definition.

How do I convert megawatts to metric horsepower?

Multiply the number of megawatts by 1,359.621617. For example, 10 MW × 1,359.621617 = 13,596.21617 PS.

How many megawatts are in one metric horsepower?

One metric horsepower equals 0.00073549875 megawatts. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 1,359.621617.

What is 10 megawatts in metric horsepower?

10 MW = 13,596.21617 PS.

Is this MW to PS converter accurate?

Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.