Energy & Power

Metric Horsepower to Watts

Convert metric horsepower to watts instantly. 1 PS = 735.49875 W. Includes the exact factor, a conversion table of common values and the definition of both units.

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One step, one exact factorMetric Horsepowerwhat you have× 735.49875Wattswhat you getBoth units are defined against the same base unit, so the factor is exact — never an approximation.

How to convert metric horsepower to watts

To convert metric horsepower to watts, multiply by 735.49875. 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.

W = PS × 735.49875

Metric Horsepower to Watts conversion table

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

Metric HorsepowerWatts
1 PS735.49875 W
2 PS1,471 W
3 PS2,206.5 W
5 PS3,677.49 W
10 PS7,354.99 W
20 PS14,709.97 W
25 PS18,387.47 W
50 PS36,774.94 W
100 PS73,549.88 W
500 PS367,749.38 W
1,000 PS735,498.75 W

What is a metric horsepower?

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

What is a watt?

The SI unit of power: one joule per second.

The formula

W = PS × 735.49875

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 Metric Horsepower to Watts

  1. Type the number of metric horsepower you want to convert.
  2. Read the result in watts 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 watts to metric horsepower page.

Metric Horsepower to Watts — frequently asked questions

How many watts are in a metric horsepower?

One metric horsepower equals 735.49875 W. W = PS × 735.49875

What is the formula to convert metric horsepower to watts?

The formula is W = PS × 735.49875. It is an exact definition rather than an approximation, so the conversion never drifts no matter how large the number.

How do I convert watts back to metric horsepower?

Divide instead of multiplying: one watt is 0.0013596216 PS. 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 metric horsepower to watts 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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About this calculator

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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