Convert watts to metric horsepower
1 W = 0.00135962 PS. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
1 watt equals
metric horsepower
1 W = 0.00135962 PS
The formula
Watts and metric horsepower both measure power from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
PS = W × 0.0013596216
Going the other way? Convert metric horsepower to watts.
Watts to metric horsepower table
Common values, rounded for reading.
| Watts (W) | Metric horsepower (PS) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.00136 |
| 2 | 0.002719 |
| 3 | 0.004079 |
| 4 | 0.005438 |
| 5 | 0.006798 |
| 6 | 0.008158 |
| 7 | 0.009517 |
| 8 | 0.010877 |
| 9 | 0.012237 |
| 10 | 0.013596 |
| 15 | 0.020394 |
| 20 | 0.027192 |
| 25 | 0.033991 |
| 30 | 0.040789 |
| 40 | 0.054385 |
| 50 | 0.067981 |
| 75 | 0.101972 |
| 100 | 0.135962 |
| 250 | 0.339905 |
| 500 | 0.679811 |
| 1,000 | 1.3596 |
Questions people ask
- How many metric horsepower are in a watt?
- One watt equals 0.0013596216 metric horsepower.
- How do I convert watts to metric horsepower by hand?
- Multiply the number of watts by 0.0013596216. For a rough check, 0.001 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 1 watt in metric horsepower?
- 1 watt is 0.00135962 metric horsepower.
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