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MW
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WattW
KilowattkW
MegawattMW
Mechanical horsepowerhp
Metric horsepowerPS
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1359.621617
PS
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WattW
KilowattkW
MegawattMW
Mechanical horsepowerhp
Metric horsepowerPS
BTU (IT) per hourBTU/h
No units found. Try a name or symbol.
CONVERSION
1 MW ≈ 1359.621617 PS
6 significant figures
10 significant figures
15 significant figures
Precision changes displayed rounding, not calculation accuracy.
FORMULAPS = MW × 1359.6216173039
FORMULA & EXAMPLES
How to convert Megawatts to metric horsepower
PS = MW × 1359.6216173039
Multiply the MW reading by 1359.6216173039.
Worked examples
1 MW ≈ 1359.621617 PS
1 × 1359.6216173039 ≈ 1359.621617
10 MW ≈ 13596.21617 PS
10 × 1359.6216173039 ≈ 13596.21617
Frequently asked questions
Which horsepower definition is used?
Mechanical hp = 550 foot-pounds-force per second. Metric PS = 75 kilogram-force metres per second.
Megawatts to metric horsepower table
Fixed reference · Megawatt to Metric horsepower
Reference values use this page’s named pair and default context. Calculator precision and font settings do not change this table.
Megawatt (MW)
Metric horsepower (PS)
0
0
0.1
135.9621617
0.5
679.8108087
1
1359.621617
2
2719.243235
5
6798.108087
10
13596.21617
25
33990.54043
50
67981.08087
100
135962.1617
1000
1359621.617
Table results use 10 significant figures; decimal formula coefficients use up to 15. Calculations use the unit definitions before rounding. Extra digits do not improve measurement accuracy.