Watts to metric horsepower converter
Metric horsepower (PS)
1 watt = 0.001359621617 metric horsepower
How to convert watts to metric horsepower
PS = W × 0.0013596216173
Multiply the number of watts by 0.0013596216173 to get metric horsepower. Going the other way, divide by 0.0013596216173 (or multiply by 735.49875).
One watt is exactly defined as 0.0013596216173 metric horsepower (to 12 significant figures), and one metric horsepower is 735.49875 watts.
Worked examples
- Convert 5 watts: 5 × 0.0013596216173 = 0.006798108087 0.006798108087 metric horsepower.
- Convert 12.5 watts: 12.5 × 0.0013596216173 = 0.01699527022 0.01699527022 metric horsepower.
- Convert 250 watts: 250 × 0.0013596216173 = 0.3399054043 0.3399054043 metric horsepower.
Quick-reference table
| W | PS |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001359621617 |
| 2 | 0.002719243235 |
| 3 | 0.004078864852 |
| 5 | 0.006798108087 |
| 10 | 0.01359621617 |
| 15 | 0.02039432426 |
| 20 | 0.02719243235 |
| 25 | 0.03399054043 |
| 50 | 0.06798108087 |
| 75 | 0.1019716213 |
| 100 | 0.1359621617 |
| 1,000 | 1.359621617 |
| PS | W |
|---|---|
| 1 | 735.49875 |
| 2 | 1,470.9975 |
| 3 | 2,206.49625 |
| 5 | 3,677.49375 |
| 10 | 7,354.9875 |
| 15 | 11,032.48125 |
| 20 | 14,709.975 |
| 25 | 18,387.46875 |
| 50 | 36,774.9375 |
| 75 | 55,162.40625 |
| 100 | 73,549.875 |
| 1,000 | 735,498.75 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many metric horsepower are in 1 watt?
1 watt equals 0.001359621617 metric horsepower.
What is the formula to convert watts to metric horsepower?
Use PS = W × 0.0013596216173. Multiply the number of watts by 0.0013596216173 to get metric horsepower. Going the other way, divide by 0.0013596216173 (or multiply by 735.49875).
What is 100 watts in metric horsepower?
100 watts is 0.1359621617 metric horsepower.