Megawatts to Metric Horsepower Converter
Convert megawatts (MW) to metric horsepower (PS)
Result
1,359.621617 PS
Metric Horsepower
1 MW = 1,359.621617 PS
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How to convert megawatts to metric horsepower
One megawatt equals 1,359.622 metric horsepower, so multiply the number of megawatts by 1,359.622.
PS = MW × 1,359.622
1 MW = 1,359.622 PS · 1 PS = 0.0007354987 MW
Worked example
To convert 5 megawatts to metric horsepower: 5 MW × 1,359.622 = 6,798.108 PS.
About megawatts (MW)
A megawatt is 1,000 kW, used for power plants and large factories.
About metric horsepower (PS)
Metric horsepower (PS) is about 735.5 W. Car brochures in India and Europe usually quote PS.
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Frequently asked questions
How many metric horsepower are in one megawatt?
One megawatt equals 1,359.622 metric horsepower.
How many megawatts are in one metric horsepower?
One metric horsepower equals 0.0007354987 megawatts.
How do I convert megawatts to metric horsepower?
Use the formula PS = MW × 1,359.622. For example, 5 MW × 1,359.622 = 6,798.108 PS.