Megawatts (MW) to Metric horsepower (PS) Conversion
Megawatts
The megawatt (MW) is a unit of power equal to exactly 1,000,000 watts (1,000 kW), the standard scale for power plant output and large industrial consumers. A large wind turbine generates 2–15 MW; a typical nuclear reactor unit produces 1,000–1,600 MW (1–1.6 GW); a small hydroelectric dam might produce 10–100 MW. Data centres for large cloud providers can consume 100–500 MW of continuous power.
Metric horsepower
Metric horsepower (PS, from German Pferdestärke; CV in French, Spanish, and Portuguese) is a unit of power equal to exactly 735.49875 watts — approximately 1.4% less than the US mechanical horsepower (745.7 W). It is the standard for vehicle engine power ratings in continental Europe, and appears in EU type approval certificates. A car rated at 200 PS produces 147.1 kW, while a car rated at 200 US hp produces 149.1 kW — a distinction that matters in precise international performance comparisons.
| Megawatts (MW) | Metric horsepower (PS) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 MW | 135.9622 PS |
| 1 MW | 1,359.6216 PS |
| 2 MW | 2,719.2432 PS |
| 3 MW | 4,078.8649 PS |
| 5 MW | 6,798.1081 PS |
| 10 MW | 13,596.2162 PS |
| 20 MW | 27,192.4323 PS |
| 30 MW | 40,788.6485 PS |
| 50 MW | 67,981.0809 PS |
| 100 MW | 135,962.1617 PS |
| 1000 MW | 1,359,621.6173 PS |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many metric horsepower are in 1 megawatts?
1 megawatts (MW) is exactly 1,359.62 metric horsepower (PS).
How do I convert megawatts to metric horsepower?
Multiply the value in megawatts by 1,359.62 to get the result in metric horsepower. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.