Convert megawatts to metric horsepower

1 MW=1,359.62PS

Use the converter below to change any megawatts value into metric horsepower instantly — with formula, conversion table, and real-world examples.

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Equals

1,359.62

Conversion formula

Forward

metric horsepower = megawatts × 1,359.62

Reverse

megawatts = metric horsepower × 0.0007355

Example: 10 MW × 1,359.62 = 13,596.22 PS.

About both units

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Megawatt

The megawatt equals 1,000,000 watts. Used for power-station capacity and large industrial loads. Typical wind turbine: 2–15 MW. Nuclear reactor: 1000 MW (electrical). A city of 100,000 needs roughly 100 MW peak.

Real-world: Large wind turbine: 5–15 MW. Nuclear reactor: 1000 MW. London's peak demand: ~6000 MW.

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Metric Horsepower

Metric horsepower (PS in German, ch in French) equals 735.5 watts. It is the standard power unit in European car marketing — a "200 PS" car has 147 kW. Slightly smaller than mechanical horsepower (1.4%).

Real-world: VW Golf GTI: ~245 PS = 180 kW. BMW M3: ~480 PS = 353 kW.

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Megawatt to Metric Horsepower conversion table

Common megawatts to metric horsepower values for quick reference.

Megawatt (MW)	Metric Horsepower (PS)
1 MW	1,359.62 PS
5 MW	6,798.11 PS
10 MW	13,596.22 PS
50 MW	67,981.08 PS
100 MW	135,962.16 PS
500 MW	679,810.81 PS
1,000 MW	1,359,621.62 PS
5,000 MW	6,798,108.09 PS
10,000 MW	13,596,216.17 PS
50,000 MW	67,981,080.87 PS

Tips & common mistakes

Quick tips

1 MW = 1000 kW = 1,000,000 W.
GW (gigawatt) = 1000 MW for country-scale generation.
For energy output, multiply MW × hours = MWh.

Avoid these

Confusing MW (power) with MWh (energy).
Using kW for large generation — numbers become unwieldy.
Mixing installed capacity (MW) with actual output (which depends on use).

Frequently asked questions

How many metric horsepower in a megawatt?

One megawatt equals 1,359.62 metric horsepower.

How do I convert megawatts to metric horsepower?

Multiply the megawatt value by 1,359.62 to get the equivalent in metric horsepower.

What is 100 megawatts in metric horsepower?

100 megawatts equals 135,962.16 metric horsepower.

Is a megawatt bigger than a metric horsepower?

Yes. 1 megawatt equals 1,359.62 metric horsepower, so one megawatt is larger.

How to convert megawatts to metric horsepower without a calculator?

Multiply by 1,359.62 for a quick estimate; use a calculator for precise results.

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