POWER CONVERSION
Megawatt to Metric horsepower.
Convert megawatt (MW) to metric horsepower (PS), with the math explained.
1 MW = 1,359.621617 PS
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How to convert megawatt to metric horsepower
Multiply your megawatt value by 1,359.6216173 to get the equivalent in metric horsepower. Both units are normalized through the watt.
PS = MW × 1,359.62161710 MW = 13,596.216173 PS
Result rounded to 12 significant digits. Change the precision in the calculator to suit your task.QUICK REFERENCE
MW to PS conversion table
| Megawatt (MW) | Metric horsepower (PS) |
|---|---|
| 1 MW | 1,359.6216173 PS |
| 2 MW | 2,719.24323461 PS |
| 5 MW | 6,798.10808652 PS |
| 10 MW | 13,596.216173 PS |
| 20 MW | 27,192.4323461 PS |
| 50 MW | 67,981.0808652 PS |
| 100 MW | 135,962.16173 PS |
| 500 MW | 679,810.808652 PS |
| 1,000 MW | 1,359,621.6173 PS |
About the megawatt
The megawatt (MW) is a unit of power. One megawatt equals 1,000,000 watt (base unit) in this calculator.
All megawatt conversionsAbout the metric horsepower
The metric horsepower (PS) is a unit of power. One metric horsepower equals 735.49875 watt (base unit) in this calculator.
All metric horsepower conversionsCommon questions
What is 1 MW in PS?
One megawatt equals 1,359.6216173 PS. Use the formula above for other values.
Why might another calculator show a different last digit?
Calculators may round at different stages or use different unit conventions. We keep full JavaScript numeric precision during calculation and round only for display. Choose up to 15 significant digits. Check US versus UK units and the notes for this category.
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