Metric horsepower to Watts – metric horsepower to watt Converter
1 PS = 735.49875 W
Formula
W = PS × 735.49875
Metric horsepower to watts conversion table
| metric horsepower (PS) | watts (W) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 PS | 367.749 W |
| 1 PS | 735.49875 W |
| 2 PS | 1471 W |
| 3 PS | 2206.5 W |
| 5 PS | 3677.49 W |
| 10 PS | 7354.99 W |
| 20 PS | 14710 W |
| 25 PS | 18387.5 W |
| 50 PS | 36774.9 W |
| 75 PS | 55162.4 W |
| 100 PS | 73549.9 W |
| 250 PS | 183875 W |
| 500 PS | 367749 W |
| 1000 PS | 735499 W |
| 5000 PS | 3677490 W |
Metric horsepower and watts are both power units. One metric horsepower equals 735.49875 watts; enter any value above for an instant result, or use the table for common conversions.
Sanity-check examples
1 PS = 735.499 W10 PS = 7354.99 W2.5 PS = 1838.75 W
Common pitfalls and look-alike units
The horsepower used in Chinese car specs is usually the metric horsepower (PS): 1 PS = 735.49875 W. The mechanical (imperial) horsepower (hp) is about 745.7 W, roughly 1.4% larger, so check whether a spec says PS or hp. The SI unit of power is the watt, and the kilowatt on a motor nameplate is the standard figure.
Frequently asked questions
How many watts are in a metric horsepower?
1 metric horsepower (PS) equals 735.49875 watt (W).
How do I convert metric horsepower to watts?
Multiply the metric horsepower value by 735.49875 to get watt — for example, 2 metric horsepower = 1471 watt.
How do I convert watts back to metric horsepower?
1 watt is approximately 0.00135962 metric horsepower. Use the swap button or the reverse conversion page linked on this page.