Megawatts to Metric Horsepower Converter
Enter the power in megawatts below to convert it to metric horsepower.
Convert Megawatts to Metric Horsepower
Enter a value in megawatts (MW) to convert to metric horsepower (PS).
Megawatt to Horsepower Conversion Table
Table showing various megawatt measurements converted to metric horsepower. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Megawatts (MW) | Metric Horsepower (PS) |
|---|---|
| 1 MW | 1,359.6216173 PS |
| 2 MW | 2,719.2432346 PS |
| 2.5 MW | 3,399.0540433 PS |
| 5 MW | 6,798.1080865 PS |
| 10 MW | 13,596.216173 PS |
| 15 MW | 20,394.3242596 PS |
| 20 MW | 27,192.4323461 PS |
| 25 MW | 33,990.5404326 PS |
| 30 MW | 40,788.6485191 PS |
| 50 MW | 67,981.0808652 PS |
How to Convert Megawatts to Metric Horsepower
To convert megawatts to metric horsepower, multiply the power by the following conversion ratio: 1,359.6216173 metric horsepower/megawatt.
Since one megawatt is equal to 1,359.6216173 metric horsepower, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The power in metric horsepower is equal to the power in megawatts multiplied by 1,359.6216173.
For example, here's how to convert 5 megawatts to metric horsepower using the formula above.
How Many Metric Horsepower Are in a Megawatt?
There are 1,359.6216173 metric horsepower in a megawatt, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our megawatt to horsepower calculator automatically converts your power measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Megawatts and metric horsepower are both units used to measure power. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Megawatt?
A megawatt is a unit of power equal to 1,000,000 watts (W), the base unit for power. Equal to 1,000,000 Watts (1,000 kW). [1]
The megawatt is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of power. Megawatts can be abbreviated as MW; for example, 1 megawatt can be written as 1 MW.
In the metric system, "mega" is the standard SI prefix for millions, or 10⁶. This makes the megawatt (MW) a convenient decimal multiple of the watt (W).
In practice, megawatts (MW) are widely used across large-scale industrial, bulk, and macro-level power specifications within SI metric workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is a Horsepower?
A horsepower is a unit of power equal to 735.49875 watts (W), the base unit for power. Metric horsepower (75 kgf·m/s = 735.49875 W). [2]
The horsepower is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of power. Metric Horsepower can be abbreviated as PS; for example, 1 horsepower can be written as 1 PS.
When working with metric horsepower (PS) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, metric horsepower (PS) are widely used across standard power applications within SI metric workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting power between megawatts (MW) and metric horsepower (PS), keep full floating-point precision (1 MW = 1,359.6216173 PS; 1 PS = 0.000735499 MW) during intermediate calculations and round only the final horsepower figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Megawatt & Horsepower Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our metric horsepower to megawatts calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting metric horsepower to megawatts, converting horsepower (hp) to metric horsepower, or converting kilowatts to metric horsepower.
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References
- [1]NIST SP 811 StandardNIST SP 811 (NIST SP 811 App. B.9 (Power & Radiant Flux))·Power Metrology Standard — Megawatts (MW) to Metric Horsepower (PS)
- [2]NIST CUU SpecificationNIST CUU (Derived SI Unit: Watt (W))·Unit Specifications: Megawatt (MW) & Horsepower (Metric PS) (PS)
- [3]BIPM ReferenceBIPM (SI Brochure (9th Ed.) — Power)·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (MW to PS)