Convert 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
Common values, rounded for reading.
| Metric horsepower (PS) | Watts (W) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 735.5 |
| 2 | 1,471 |
| 3 | 2,206.5 |
| 4 | 2,942 |
| 5 | 3,677.49 |
| 6 | 4,412.99 |
| 7 | 5,148.49 |
| 8 | 5,883.99 |
| 9 | 6,619.49 |
| 10 | 7,354.99 |
| 15 | 11,032.48 |
| 20 | 14,709.97 |
| 25 | 18,387.47 |
| 30 | 22,064.96 |
| 40 | 29,419.95 |
| 50 | 36,774.94 |
| 75 | 55,162.41 |
| 100 | 73,549.88 |
| 250 | 183,874.69 |
| 500 | 367,749.38 |
| 1,000 | 735,498.75 |
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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