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Convert metric horsepower to watts

1 PS=735.499W

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

735.4987

Conversion formula

Forward
watts = metric horsepower × 735.499
Reverse
metric horsepower = watts × 0.00136

Example: 10 PS × 735.499 = 7,354.99 W.

About both units

From

Metric Horsepower

PS

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.
Read full metric horsepower reference →
To

Watt

W

The watt is the SI unit of power — 1 joule per second. Named after James Watt. Common examples: LED bulb 5–10 W, laptop 45–100 W, kettle 2000–3000 W, car engine 50,000+ W.

Real-world: LED bulb: 5–10 W. Laptop: 45 W. Kettle: 2200 W. Oven: 2000 W. Sun per m² on Earth: 1361 W/m².
Read full watt reference →

Metric Horsepower to Watt conversion table

Common metric horsepower to watts values for quick reference.

Metric Horsepower (PS)Watt (W)
1 PS735.499 W
5 PS3,677.49 W
10 PS7,354.99 W
50 PS36,774.94 W
100 PS73,549.88 W
500 PS367,749.38 W
1,000 PS735,498.75 W
5,000 PS3,677,493.75 W
10,000 PS7,354,987.5 W
50,000 PS36,774,937.5 W

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 watts in a metric horsepower?
One metric horsepower equals 735.499 watts.
How do I convert metric horsepower to watts?
Multiply the metric horsepower value by 735.499 to get the equivalent in watts.
What is 100 metric horsepower in watts?
100 metric horsepower equals 73,549.88 watts.
Is a metric horsepower bigger than a watt?
Yes. 1 metric horsepower equals 735.499 watts, so one metric horsepower is larger.
How to convert metric horsepower to watts without a calculator?
Multiply by 735.5 for a quick estimate; use a calculator for precise results.

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More from Metric Horsepower

PS → kW
1 = 0.7355 kW
PS → MW
1 = 0.0007355 MW
PS → hp
1 = 0.9863 hp
PS → BTU/h
1 = 2,509.63 BTU/h
PS → ft·lbf/s
1 = 542.476 ft·lbf/s
PS → VA
1 = 735.499 VA

More to Watt

kW → W
1 = 1,000 W
MW → W
1 = 1,000,000 W
hp → W
1 = 745.7 W
BTU/h → W
1 = 0.2931 W
ft·lbf/s → W
1 = 1.35582 W
VA → W
1 = 1 W

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