1 metric horsepower to watts
1 PS = 735.5 W. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
1 metric horsepower equals
watts
1 PS = 735.5 W
The formula
Metric horsepower and watts both measure power from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
W = PS × 735.5
Going the other way? Convert watts to metric horsepower.
Metric horsepower to watts table
Values either side of 1 PS.
| Metric horsepower (PS) | Watts (W) |
|---|---|
| -4 | -2,942 |
| -3.5 | -2,574.25 |
| -3 | -2,206.5 |
| -2.5 | -1,838.75 |
| -2 | -1,471 |
| -1.5 | -1,103.25 |
| -1 | -735.5 |
| -0.5 | -367.75 |
| 0 | 0 |
| 0.5 | 367.75 |
| 1 | 735.5 |
| 1.5 | 1,103.25 |
| 2 | 1,471 |
| 2.5 | 1,838.75 |
| 3 | 2,206.5 |
| 3.5 | 2,574.25 |
| 4 | 2,942 |
| 4.5 | 3,309.74 |
| 5 | 3,677.49 |
| 5.5 | 4,045.24 |
| 6 | 4,412.99 |
Questions people ask
- How many watts are in a metric horsepower?
- One metric horsepower equals 735.5 watts.
- How do I convert metric horsepower to watts by hand?
- Multiply the number of metric horsepower by 735.5. For a rough check, 735.5 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 1 metric horsepower in watts?
- 1 metric horsepower is 735.5 watts.
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