Watts to Metric Horsepower

Convert watts (W) to metric horsepower (PS) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

W
PS
1 W = 0.00136 PS
Full precision:0.0013596 PS
Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 watts to metric horsepower, we divide by 735.499 because one metric horsepower equals exactly 735.499 watts.

1 metric horsepower = 735.499 watts

Since there are 735.499 watts in every metric horsepower, we divide our value by this factor:

1 ÷ 735.499 = 0.00136 metric horsepower

So 1 watts = 0.00136 metric horsepower.

Quick check: 0.00136 × 735.499 = 1 watts

How to Convert Watts to Metric Horsepower

To convert watts to metric horsepower, divide the value by 735.499.

The Formula

Metric Horsepower = Watts ÷ 735.499

Key Fact

1 metric horsepower = 735.499 watts

Tip: To convert metric horsepower back to watts, multiply by 735.499.

Example Conversions

Example 1: 1 W = 0.00136 PS
1 ÷ 735.499 = 0.00136
Example 2: 5 W = 0.006798 PS
5 ÷ 735.499 = 0.006798
Example 3: 10 W = 0.013596 PS
10 ÷ 735.499 = 0.013596

Watts to Metric Horsepower Table

WattsMetric Horsepower
1 W0.00136 PS
2 W0.002719 PS
5 W0.006798 PS
10 W0.013596 PS
20 W0.027192 PS
25 W0.033991 PS
50 W0.067981 PS
100 W0.13596 PS
250 W0.33991 PS
500 W0.67981 PS
1000 W1.3596 PS

1 Watt in Other Units

Unit1 W =
Watts to Kilowatts0.001 kW
Watts to Megawatts0.000001 MW
Watts to Gigawatts1e-9 GW
Watts to Milliwatts1000 mW
Watts to Horsepower0.001341 hp
Watts to Metric Horsepower0.0013596 PS
Watts to BTU/hour3.4121 BTU/h
Watts to Foot-pounds/second0.73756 ft·lb/s
Watts to Calories/second0.23901 cal/s

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