Megawatts to Horsepower (Metric) converter

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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