Convert metric horsepower to MW
metric horsepower to megawatts. Enter a value to convert, or use the metric horsepower to MW chart further down the page.
1 metric horsepower equals 0.000735499 megawatts. Going the other way, 1 megawatt = 1,359.62 metric horsepower.
How to convert metric horsepower to MW
To convert metric horsepower to megawatts, multiply the metric horsepower value by 0.00073549875. You can also divide by 1359.621617 to get the same answer.
MW = PS × 0.00073549875
Worked example
Convert 15 PS to megawatts:
15 PS = 0.0110325 MW
metric horsepower to MW conversion chart
Use this metric horsepower to MW table for quick reference without typing anything.
| metric horsepower (PS) | megawatts (MW) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 PS | 0.00000735499 MW |
| 0.1 PS | 0.0000735499 MW |
| 1 PS | 0.000735499 MW |
| 2 PS | 0.001471 MW |
| 3 PS | 0.0022065 MW |
| 5 PS | 0.00367749 MW |
| 10 PS | 0.00735499 MW |
| 20 PS | 0.01471 MW |
| 50 PS | 0.0367749 MW |
| 100 PS | 0.0735499 MW |
| 1,000 PS | 0.735499 MW |
What is a metric horsepower?
Metric horsepower, written PS or CV, is 735.49875 watts — slightly less than mechanical horsepower. European car makers quote it.
What is a megawatt?
A megawatt is one million watts. Power stations, wind turbines and grid demand are all measured in megawatts.
Frequently asked questions
How many MW are in a metric horsepower?
1 metric horsepower equals 0.000735499 MW. Going the other way, 1 MW is 1,359.62 metric horsepower.
How do you convert metric horsepower to MW?
To convert metric horsepower to megawatts, multiply the metric horsepower value by 0.00073549875. You can also divide by 1359.621617 to get the same answer.
What is 10 metric horsepower in MW?
10 metric horsepower equals 0.00735499 MW. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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