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Watts to Metric Horsepower

Convert watts (W) to metric horsepower (PS). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.

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1 W = 0.0013596216 PS

1 watt equals0.001359621617 PS
1 metric horsepower equals735.49875 W
FormulaPS = W ÷ 735.49875

How to convert watts to metric horsepower

To convert watts to metric horsepower, divide the number of watts by 735.49875.

PS = W ÷ 735.49875

Example

Convert 5 watts to metric horsepower:

5 W ÷ 735.49875 = 0.00679811 PS

Watt to metric horsepower conversion chart

Watts (W)Metric Horsepower (PS)
1 W0.001359622 PS
2 W0.002719243 PS
3 W0.004078865 PS
4 W0.005438486 PS
5 W0.006798108 PS
6 W0.00815773 PS
7 W0.009517351 PS
8 W0.01087697 PS
9 W0.01223659 PS
10 W0.01359622 PS
12 W0.01631546 PS
15 W0.02039432 PS
20 W0.02719243 PS
25 W0.03399054 PS
30 W0.04078865 PS
40 W0.05438486 PS
50 W0.06798108 PS
60 W0.0815773 PS
70 W0.09517351 PS
75 W0.1019716 PS
80 W0.1087697 PS
90 W0.1223659 PS
100 W0.1359622 PS
150 W0.2039432 PS
200 W0.2719243 PS
250 W0.3399054 PS
500 W0.6798108 PS
1,000 W1.359622 PS

Going the other way? See the metric horsepower to watts chart.

About the units

Watt (W)

The watt is the SI unit of power, one joule per second.

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 watt?

There are 0.001359621617 metric horsepower in a watt.

How many watts are in a metric horsepower?

There are 735.49875 watts in a metric horsepower.

How do you convert watts to metric horsepower?

To convert watts to metric horsepower, divide the number of watts by 735.49875.

What is 5 watts in metric horsepower?

5 watts equals 0.00679811 metric horsepower.

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