Megawatts to Metric Horsepower
Convert megawatts (MW) to metric horsepower (PS). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
How to convert megawatts to metric horsepower
To convert megawatts to metric horsepower, multiply the number of megawatts by 1,359.621617.
Example
Convert 5 megawatts to metric horsepower:
Megawatt to metric horsepower conversion chart
| Megawatts (MW) | Metric Horsepower (PS) |
|---|---|
| 1 MW | 1,359.622 PS |
| 2 MW | 2,719.243 PS |
| 3 MW | 4,078.865 PS |
| 4 MW | 5,438.486 PS |
| 5 MW | 6,798.108 PS |
| 6 MW | 8,157.73 PS |
| 7 MW | 9,517.351 PS |
| 8 MW | 10,876.97 PS |
| 9 MW | 12,236.59 PS |
| 10 MW | 13,596.22 PS |
| 12 MW | 16,315.46 PS |
| 15 MW | 20,394.32 PS |
| 20 MW | 27,192.43 PS |
| 25 MW | 33,990.54 PS |
| 30 MW | 40,788.65 PS |
| 40 MW | 54,384.86 PS |
| 50 MW | 67,981.08 PS |
| 60 MW | 81,577.3 PS |
| 70 MW | 95,173.51 PS |
| 75 MW | 101,971.6 PS |
| 80 MW | 108,769.7 PS |
| 90 MW | 122,365.9 PS |
| 100 MW | 135,962.2 PS |
| 150 MW | 203,943.2 PS |
| 200 MW | 271,924.3 PS |
| 250 MW | 339,905.4 PS |
| 500 MW | 679,810.8 PS |
| 1,000 MW | 1,359,622 PS |
Going the other way? See the metric horsepower to megawatts chart.
About the units
Megawatt (MW)
A megawatt is 1,000,000 watts. Power plants and wind turbines are rated in megawatts.
Metric Horsepower (PS)
Metric horsepower (PS) is 735.49875 watts, about 1.4% less than mechanical horsepower. European car brochures often use PS.
Frequently asked questions
How many metric horsepower are in a megawatt?
There are 1,359.621617 metric horsepower in a megawatt.
How many megawatts are in a metric horsepower?
There are 0.00073549875 megawatts in a metric horsepower.
How do you convert megawatts to metric horsepower?
To convert megawatts to metric horsepower, multiply the number of megawatts by 1,359.621617.
What is 5 megawatts in metric horsepower?
5 megawatts equals 6,798.11 metric horsepower.
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