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Megawatts to Metric Horsepower

Convert megawatts to metric horsepower instantly. 1 MW = 1359.6216173039 PS. Includes the exact factor, a conversion table of common values and the definition of both units.

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One step, one exact factorMegawattswhat you have× 1359.6216173039Metric Horsepowerwhat you getBoth units are defined against the same base unit, so the factor is exact — never an approximation.

How to convert megawatts to metric horsepower

To convert megawatts to metric horsepower, multiply by 1359.6216173039. The relationship is fixed, so the same factor works for any quantity — there is nothing to look up and nothing that changes with temperature, location or context.

PS = MW × 1359.6216173039

Megawatts to Metric Horsepower conversion table

The values people look up most often, rounded for reading. Use the calculator above for anything in between.

MegawattsMetric Horsepower
1 MW1,359.62 PS
2 MW2,719.24 PS
3 MW4,078.86 PS
5 MW6,798.11 PS
10 MW13,596.22 PS
20 MW27,192.43 PS
25 MW33,990.54 PS
50 MW67,981.08 PS
100 MW135,962.16 PS
500 MW679,810.81 PS
1,000 MW1,359,621.62 PS

What is a megawatt?

A million watts, the scale of power stations and wind farms.

What is a metric horsepower?

The continental European horsepower, slightly smaller than the mechanical one.

The formula

PS = MW × 1359.6216173039

Every result on this page comes from this formula. Nothing is rounded until the final display, so figures match a spreadsheet to the cent.

How to use the Megawatts to Metric Horsepower

  1. Type the number of megawatts you want to convert.
  2. Read the result in metric horsepower straight away — there is no button to press.
  3. Check the table below for the values that come up most often, or reverse the conversion with the linked metric horsepower to megawatts page.

Megawatts to Metric Horsepower — frequently asked questions

How many metric horsepower are in a megawatt?

One megawatt equals 1359.6216173039 PS. PS = MW × 1359.6216173039

What is the formula to convert megawatts to metric horsepower?

The formula is PS = MW × 1359.6216173039. It is an exact definition rather than an approximation, so the conversion never drifts no matter how large the number.

How do I convert metric horsepower back to megawatts?

Divide instead of multiplying: one metric horsepower is 0.0007354987 MW. The reverse converter is linked in the related tools list.

Is this conversion exact?

Yes. Both units are defined against the same base unit by international agreement, so the factor is exact — any rounding you see is only in the display, which you can widen by entering more decimal places.

Is this megawatts to metric horsepower free to use?

Yes. Every calculator on the site is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser, so your figures never leave your device.

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Written and reviewed by The Samsung Calculator editorial team. Every calculator is written against a published formula, reviewed against at least one independent reference implementation, and dated when it changes.

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