Metric Horsepower (PS) to Megawatts Converter
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1 Horsepower (metric) = 0.0007 Megawatt
Key Formulas
Kilowatt → Horsepower (mech)
hp = kW × 1.34102Horsepower (mech) → Kilowatt
kW = hp × 0.7457Watt → Kilowatt
kW = W × 0.001Kilowatt → Watt
W = kW × 1000Formula
MW = PS × 0.000735499Large European marine diesel engines, power plant auxiliaries, and industrial compressors are sometimes rated in thousands of PS but must be reported in megawatts for international bids, environmental permits, and grid connection studies. A 5,000 PS marine engine = 3.68 MW — the figure used in IMO fuel consumption reports and port authority environmental assessments.
Source: NIST SP 811, Table B.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Real-World Examples
1,360 PS ≈ 1 MW — the metric equivalent anchor point for large-scale PS-to-MW conversions.
1360 PS = 1 MW
A 5,000 PS European marine propulsion engine = 3.68 MW — typical for a large river cargo vessel or Baltic ferry.
5000 PS = 3.677 MW
A 10,000 PS naval vessel propulsion system = 7.35 MW — expressed in MW for NATO logistics and fuel planning.
10000 PS = 7.355 MW
A 1,000 PS industrial steam turbine = 0.74 MW — a small combined heat-and-power turbine for an industrial site.
1000 PS = 0.7355 MW