Convert Metric Horsepower to Megawatts
1 metric horsepower (PS) equals 0.00073549875 megawatts (MW).
1 PS = 0.00073549875 MW
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How to Convert Metric Horsepower to Megawatt
- 1 PS = 0.00073549875 MW
- 1 MW = 1359.621617 PS
- Example: convert 15 PS to MW: 15 PS = 15 × 0.00073549875 MW = 0.01103248125 MW
Formula
MW = PS × 0.00073549875
or MW = PS ÷ 1359.621617304
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 PS = 75 kgf·m/s = 735.49875 W (exact)
- 1 MW = 10⁶ W
- 1 PS = 735.49875 W ÷ 1000000 W per MW = 0.00073549875 MW
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Metric Horsepower definition: metric horsepower; Megawatt definition: megawatt.
Worked examples
- A reading of 100 PS converts to 0.073549875 MW.
100 PS × 0.00073549875 = 0.073549875 MW - A value of 200 PS is 0.14709975 MW.
200 PS × 0.00073549875 = 0.14709975 MW
Metric Horsepower to Megawatt conversion table
| Metric Horsepower (PS) | Megawatts (MW) |
|---|---|
| 1 PS | 0.00073549875 MW |
| 50 PS | 0.0367749375 MW |
| 75 PS | 0.05516240625 MW |
| 100 PS | 0.073549875 MW |
| 110 PS | 0.0809048625 MW |
| 150 PS | 0.1103248125 MW |
| 200 PS | 0.14709975 MW |
| 250 PS | 0.1838746875 MW |
| 300 PS | 0.220649625 MW |
| 500 PS | 0.367749375 MW |
Where it's used
Metric Horsepower are used for european and Japanese car specifications (PS, CV), while megawatts appear in wind turbines (2–15 MW). Both measure power (energy per unit time), so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Metric Horsepower to other power units
| Conversion | 1 PS equals |
|---|---|
| metric horsepower to watt | 735.49875 W |
| metric horsepower to milliwatt | 735498.75 mW |
| metric horsepower to kilowatt | 0.73549875 kW |
| metric horsepower to megawatt | 0.00073549875 MW |
| metric horsepower to horsepower | 0.9863200706 hp |
| metric horsepower to BTU per hour | 2509.625906 BTU/h |
| metric horsepower to refrigeration ton | 0.2091354922 TR |
| metric horsepower to kilocalorie per hour | 632.4150903 kcal/h |
| metric horsepower to foot-pound per second | 542.4760388 ft·lbf/s |
Frequently asked questions
How many megawatts are in 1 metric horsepower?
1 PS = 0.00073549875 MW.
How do I convert metric horsepower to megawatts?
Multiply the value in PS by 0.00073549875, or divide it by 1359.621617. For example, 15 PS × 0.00073549875 = 0.01103248125 MW.
Is the PS to MW conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 PS is exactly 0.00073549875 MW.
Sources
- 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)".
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 7, SI prefixes.
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