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Megawatts to Metric Horsepower Converter

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Precision4 dp

1 Megawatt = 1359.6216 Horsepower (metric)

Key Formulas

Kilowatt → Horsepower (mech)

hp = kW × 1.34102

Horsepower (mech) → Kilowatt

kW = hp × 0.7457

Watt → Kilowatt

kW = W × 0.001

Kilowatt → Watt

W = kW × 1000

Formula

PS = MW × 1359.62

One megawatt equals 1359.62 metric horsepower (PS). Since 1 MW = 1,000,000 W and 1 PS = 735.5 W, dividing gives 1359.62. Used in European industrial specifications.

Source: NIST SP 811

Frequently Asked Questions

Real-World Examples

1 MW equals 1360 PS.

1 MW = 1360 PS

5 MW equals 6,798 PS.

5 MW = 6798 PS

10 MW equals 13,596 PS.

10 MW = 13596 PS

0.5 MW equals 680 PS.

0.5 MW = 679.8 PS