Convert Megawatts to Metric Horsepower
1 megawatt (MW) equals 1359.621617 metric horsepower (PS).
1 MW = 1359.621617 PS
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How to Convert Megawatt to Metric Horsepower
- 1 MW = 1359.621617 PS
- 1 PS = 0.00073549875 MW
- Example: convert 15 MW to PS: 15 MW = 15 × 1359.621617 PS = 20394.32426 PS
Formula
PS = MW × 1359.621617304
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 MW = 10⁶ W
- 1 PS = 75 kgf·m/s = 735.49875 W (exact)
- 1 MW = 1000000 W ÷ 735.49875 W per PS = 1359.621617304 PS
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Megawatt definition: megawatt; Metric Horsepower definition: metric horsepower.
Worked examples
- A reading of 3 MW converts to 4078.864852 PS.
3 MW × 1359.621617 = 4078.864852 PS - A value of 50 MW is 67981.08087 PS.
50 MW × 1359.621617 = 67981.08087 PS
Megawatt to Metric Horsepower conversion table
| Megawatts (MW) | Metric Horsepower (PS) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MW | 679.8108087 PS |
| 1 MW | 1359.621617 PS |
| 2 MW | 2719.243235 PS |
| 3 MW | 4078.864852 PS |
| 5 MW | 6798.108087 PS |
| 10 MW | 13596.21617 PS |
| 50 MW | 67981.08087 PS |
| 100 MW | 135962.1617 PS |
| 500 MW | 679810.8087 PS |
| 1000 MW | 1359621.617 PS |
Where it's used
Megawatts are used for wind turbines (2–15 MW), while metric horsepower appear in european and Japanese car specifications (PS, CV). Both measure power (energy per unit time), so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Megawatt to other power units
| Conversion | 1 MW equals |
|---|---|
| megawatt to watt | 1000000 W |
| megawatt to milliwatt | 1000000000 mW |
| megawatt to kilowatt | 1000 kW |
| megawatt to horsepower | 1341.02209 hp |
| megawatt to metric horsepower | 1359.621617 PS |
| megawatt to BTU per hour | 3412141.633 BTU/h |
| megawatt to refrigeration ton | 284.3451361 TR |
| megawatt to kilocalorie per hour | 859845.2279 kcal/h |
| megawatt to foot-pound per second | 737562.1493 ft·lbf/s |
Frequently asked questions
How many metric horsepower are in 1 megawatt?
1 MW = 1359.621617 PS.
How do I convert megawatts to metric horsepower?
Multiply the value in MW by 1359.621617. For example, 15 MW × 1359.621617 = 20394.32426 PS.
Is the MW to PS conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so the ratio is exact; its decimal form does not terminate and is shown here to 10 significant figures (more with the precision selector).
Sources
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 7, SI prefixes.
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "horsepower (metric)".
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