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Metric Horsepower to Watts Converter

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1 PS = 735.499 watts

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Quick Answer

1 metric horsepower equals 735.499 watts. To convert metric horsepower to watts, multiply the value by this factor.

Key Facts

  • Reverse: 1 watt = 0.00135962 metric horsepower.

Metric Horsepower to Watts Formula

Formula: value × 735.499

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Metric Horsepower to Watts Conversion Table

Metric Horsepower (PS)Watts (W)
1 PS735.499 W
2 PS1,471 W
5 PS3,677.49 W
10 PS7,354.99 W
25 PS18,387.5 W
50 PS36,774.9 W
100 PS73,549.9 W
250 PS183,875 W
500 PS367,749 W
1,000 PS735,499 W

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert metric horsepower to watts?

Enter the value above and the result appears instantly — the calculation runs entirely in your browser. Formula: value × 735.499.

What is the exact metric horsepower to watts conversion factor?

1 metric horsepower = 735.499 watts (shown to 6 significant figures — the converter itself computes at full precision). The reverse factor is 1 watt = 0.00135962 metric horsepower.

What are some common metric horsepower to watts conversions?

1 PS = 735.499 W; 10 PS = 7,354.99 W; 100 PS = 73,549.9 W. Use the full conversion table below for more reference values.

Why do car specs list both hp and PS?

They are two flavors of horsepower: mechanical horsepower (1 hp = 745.7 W) is standard in the US, while metric horsepower or Pferdestärke (1 PS = 735.5 W) is common in Europe. Because 1 hp ≈ 1.014 PS, a 300 PS engine is about 296 hp — close enough for marketing, but not identical.

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