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Convert metric horsepower to watts

Metric horsepower to watts. Enter a value to convert, or use the metric horsepower to watts chart further down the page.

1 PS = 735.49875 W

1 metric horsepower equals 735.49875 watts. Going the other way, 1 watt = 0.001359621617 metric horsepower.

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How to convert metric horsepower to watts

To convert metric horsepower to watts, multiply the metric horsepower value by 735.49875. You can also divide by 0.001359621617 to get the same answer.

W = PS × 735.49875

Worked example

Convert 15 PS to watts:

15 PS = 11,032.48125 W

metric horsepower to watts conversion chart

Use this metric horsepower to watts table for quick reference without typing anything.

metric horsepower to watts conversion table
metric horsepower (PS)watts (W)
0.01 PS7.3549875 W
0.1 PS73.549875 W
1 PS735.49875 W
2 PS1,470.9975 W
3 PS2,206.49625 W
5 PS3,677.49375 W
10 PS7,354.9875 W
20 PS14,709.975 W
50 PS36,774.9375 W
100 PS73,549.875 W
1,000 PS735,498.75 W

What is a metric horsepower?

Metric horsepower, written PS or CV, is 735.49875 watts — slightly less than mechanical horsepower. European car makers quote it.

What is a watt?

The watt is the SI unit of power: one joule per second.

Frequently asked questions

How many watts are in a metric horsepower?

1 metric horsepower equals 735.49875 watts. Going the other way, 1 watts is 0.001359621617 metric horsepower.

How do you convert metric horsepower to watts?

To convert metric horsepower to watts, multiply the metric horsepower value by 735.49875. You can also divide by 0.001359621617 to get the same answer.

What is 10 metric horsepower in watts?

10 metric horsepower equals 7,354.9875 watts. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.

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