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PS
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WattW
KilowattkW
MegawattMW
Mechanical horsepowerhp
Metric horsepowerPS
BTU (IT) per hourBTU/h
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735.49875
W
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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 PS ≈ 735.49875 W
6 significant figures
10 significant figures
15 significant figures
Precision changes displayed rounding, not calculation accuracy.
FORMULAW = PS × 735.49875
FORMULA & EXAMPLES
How to convert Metric horsepower to watts
W = PS × 735.49875
Multiply the PS reading by 735.49875.
Worked examples
1 PS ≈ 735.49875 W
1 × 735.49875 ≈ 735.49875
100 PS ≈ 73549.875 W
100 × 735.49875 ≈ 73549.875
Frequently asked questions
Which horsepower definition is used?
Mechanical hp = 550 foot-pounds-force per second. Metric PS = 75 kilogram-force metres per second.
Metric horsepower to watts table
Fixed reference · Metric horsepower to Watt
Reference values use this page’s named pair and default context. Calculator precision and font settings do not change this table.
Metric horsepower (PS)
Watt (W)
0
0
0.1
73.549875
0.5
367.749375
1
735.49875
2
1470.9975
5
3677.49375
10
7354.9875
25
18387.46875
50
36774.9375
100
73549.875
1000
735498.75
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.