Horsepower (Metric) to Megawatts converter

To convert horsepower (Metric) to megawatts, enter the value in the first field. The result in megawatts is calculated automatically using the exact conversion factor.

1 metric hp = 0.00073549875 MW
1 MW ≈ 1359.6216173 metric hp

Formula: MW = metric hp × 0.00073549875
metric hp ≈ MW × 1359.6216173

Definitions: 1 metric hp = 735.49875 W; 1 MW = 1000000 W

The metric horsepower (PS in German, CV in Spanish, ch in French) is 75 kilogram-force meters per second, exactly 735.49875 watts, about 1.4% smaller than the mechanical horsepower. It is used for engine power in Europe and much of Asia.

The megawatt (MW) is one million watts. It is used for power plants, wind turbines, data centers and industrial facilities.

See the conversion table with commonly used values, handy for quick reference or study.