Convert metric horsepower to megawatts

1 PS=0.0007355MW

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

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Conversion formula

Forward

megawatts = metric horsepower × 0.0007355

Reverse

metric horsepower = megawatts × 1,359.62

Example: 10 PS × 0.0007355 = 0.007355 MW.

About both units

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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

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.

Read full megawatt reference →

Metric Horsepower to Megawatt conversion table

Common metric horsepower to megawatts values for quick reference.

Metric Horsepower (PS)	Megawatt (MW)
1 PS	0.0007355 MW
5 PS	0.003677 MW
10 PS	0.007355 MW
50 PS	0.03677 MW
100 PS	0.07355 MW
500 PS	0.3677 MW
1,000 PS	0.7355 MW
5,000 PS	3.67749 MW
10,000 PS	7.35499 MW
50,000 PS	36.7749 MW

Tips & common mistakes

Quick tips

1 PS = 735.5 W = 0.9863 hp.
PS is ~1.4% smaller than mechanical hp.
Look for "PS" in German car brochures; "ch" in French.

Avoid these

Treating PS and hp as equal — 1.4% off.
Using PS in US markets — unfamiliar to consumers.
Mixing PS and kW without conversion.

Frequently asked questions

How many megawatts in a metric horsepower?

One metric horsepower equals 0.0007355 megawatts.

How do I convert metric horsepower to megawatts?

Multiply the metric horsepower value by 0.0007355 to get the equivalent in megawatts.

What is 100 metric horsepower in megawatts?

100 metric horsepower equals 0.07355 megawatts.

Is a metric horsepower bigger than a megawatt?

No. 1 metric horsepower equals 0.0007355 megawatts, so one metric horsepower is smaller.

How to convert metric horsepower to megawatts without a calculator?

Multiply by 0 for a quick estimate; use a calculator for precise results.

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