Convert megawatts to metric horsepower
1 MW = 1,359.62 PS. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
1 megawatt equals
metric horsepower
1 MW = 1,359.62 PS
The formula
Megawatts and metric horsepower both measure power from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
PS = MW × 1,359.62
Going the other way? Convert metric horsepower to megawatts.
Megawatts to metric horsepower table
Common values, rounded for reading.
| Megawatts (MW) | Metric horsepower (PS) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1,359.62 |
| 2 | 2,719.24 |
| 3 | 4,078.86 |
| 4 | 5,438.49 |
| 5 | 6,798.11 |
| 6 | 8,157.73 |
| 7 | 9,517.35 |
| 8 | 10,876.97 |
| 9 | 12,236.59 |
| 10 | 13,596.22 |
| 15 | 20,394.32 |
| 20 | 27,192.43 |
| 25 | 33,990.54 |
| 30 | 40,788.65 |
| 40 | 54,384.86 |
| 50 | 67,981.08 |
| 75 | 101,971.62 |
| 100 | 135,962.16 |
| 250 | 339,905.4 |
| 500 | 679,810.81 |
| 1,000 | 1,359,621.62 |
Questions people ask
- How many metric horsepower are in a megawatt?
- One megawatt equals 1,359.62 metric horsepower.
- How do I convert megawatts to metric horsepower by hand?
- Multiply the number of megawatts by 1,359.62. For a rough check, 1,359.62 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 1 megawatt in metric horsepower?
- 1 megawatt is 1,359.62 metric horsepower.
Calcuit generates this page from a unit table, so the factors here match every other page on the site.