Watts to Metric horsepower – watt to metric horsepower Converter
1 W ≈ 0.00135962 PS
Formula
PS = W × ≈ 0.00135962
Watts to metric horsepower conversion table
| watts (W) | metric horsepower (PS) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 W | 0.000679811 PS |
| 1 W | ≈ 0.00135962 PS |
| 2 W | 0.00271924 PS |
| 3 W | 0.00407886 PS |
| 5 W | 0.00679811 PS |
| 10 W | 0.0135962 PS |
| 20 W | 0.0271924 PS |
| 25 W | 0.0339905 PS |
| 50 W | 0.0679811 PS |
| 75 W | 0.101972 PS |
| 100 W | 0.135962 PS |
| 250 W | 0.339905 PS |
| 500 W | 0.679811 PS |
| 1000 W | 1.35962 PS |
| 5000 W | 6.79811 PS |
Watts and metric horsepower are both power units. One watt is approximately 0.00135962 metric horsepower; enter any value above for an instant result, or use the table for common conversions.
Sanity-check examples
1 W = 0.00135962 PS10 W = 0.0135962 PS2.5 W = 0.00339905 PS
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 metric horsepower are in a watt?
1 watt (W) is approximately 0.00135962 metric horsepower (PS).
How do I convert watts to metric horsepower?
Multiply the watt value by ≈ 0.00135962 to get metric horsepower — for example, 2 watts = 0.00271924 metric horsepower.
How do I convert metric horsepower back to watts?
1 metric horsepower equals 735.49875 watt. Use the swap button or the reverse conversion page linked on this page.