Metric Horsepower to Megawatts Converter
Enter the power in metric horsepower below to convert it to megawatts.
Convert Metric Horsepower to Megawatts
Enter a value in metric horsepower (PS) to convert to megawatts (MW).
Horsepower to Megawatt Conversion Table
Table showing various horsepower measurements converted to megawatts. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Metric Horsepower (PS) | Megawatts (MW) |
|---|---|
| 1 PS | 0.000735499 MW |
| 2 PS | 0.001471 MW |
| 2.5 PS | 0.0018387 MW |
| 5 PS | 0.0036775 MW |
| 10 PS | 0.007355 MW |
| 15 PS | 0.0110325 MW |
| 20 PS | 0.01471 MW |
| 25 PS | 0.0183875 MW |
| 30 PS | 0.022065 MW |
| 50 PS | 0.0367749 MW |
How to Convert Metric Horsepower to Megawatts
To convert metric horsepower to megawatts, multiply the power by the following conversion ratio: 0.000735499 megawatts/horsepower.
Since one horsepower is equal to 0.000735499 megawatts, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The power in megawatts is equal to the power in metric horsepower multiplied by 0.000735499.
For example, here's how to convert 5 metric horsepower to megawatts using the formula above.
How Many Megawatts Are in a Horsepower?
There are 0.000735499 megawatts in a horsepower, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our horsepower to megawatt calculator automatically converts your power measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Metric Horsepower and megawatts are both units used to measure power. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
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). [1]
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.
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). [2]
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.
When converting power between metric horsepower (PS) and megawatts (MW), keep full floating-point precision (1 PS = 0.000735499 MW; 1 MW = 1,359.6216173 PS) during intermediate calculations and round only the final megawatt figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Horsepower & Megawatt Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our megawatts to metric horsepower calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting megawatts to metric horsepower, converting metric horsepower to horsepower (hp), or converting metric horsepower to kilowatts.
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References
- [1]NIST SP 811 StandardNIST SP 811 (NIST SP 811 App. B.9 (Power & Radiant Flux))·Power Metrology Standard — Metric Horsepower (PS) to Megawatts (MW)
- [2]NIST CUU SpecificationNIST CUU (Derived SI Unit: Watt (W))·Unit Specifications: Horsepower (Metric PS) (PS) & Megawatt (MW)
- [3]BIPM ReferenceBIPM (SI Brochure (9th Ed.) — Power)·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (PS to MW)