Metric Horsepower to Megawatts Converter

To convert a measurement in metric horsepower to megawatts, multiply the value by 0.00073549875. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the watt.

For example, to convert 5 PS to megawatts: 5 × 0.00073549875 = 0.00367749375 MW.

Metric horsepower (PS or cv) is a unit of power equal to exactly 735.49875 watts, slightly less than mechanical horsepower. Defined in continental Europe, metric horsepower (from the German 'Pferdestärke', PS) is the traditional unit for car engine power in Europe and Japan, where figures are often quoted in PS.

Common uses of metric horsepower include: European and Japanese car engine ratings; Motorcycle power specifications; Comparing PS to hp and kW; Automotive marketing figures.

A megawatt equals one million watts and is used to rate large-scale power generation and industrial equipment. The megawatt became the standard scale for describing power stations and grid capacity as electricity generation industrialized. A single large wind turbine produces several megawatts.

Common uses of megawatts include: Power plant and grid capacity; Wind turbine and solar farm output; Industrial machinery and data centers; Utility-scale energy planning.

Here are some common values converted:

1 PS = 0.00073549875 MW 5 PS = 0.00367749375 MW 10 PS = 0.0073549875 MW 50 PS = 0.0367749375 MW 100 PS = 0.073549875 MW