Metric Horsepower to Watts Converter
How to convert metric horsepower to watts
watts = metric horsepower × 735.49875
To convert metric horsepower to watts, multiply the number of metric horsepower by 735.49875.
1 PS = 735.49875 W
Examples
- 150 PS × 735.49875 = 110,324.813 W
- 100 PS × 735.49875 = 73,549.875 W
Good to know
This is metric horsepower (PS, CV), 735.49875 W. It is about 1.4% smaller than mechanical horsepower (hp, about 745.7 W), so a car rated at 150 PS has about 148 hp.
Metric horsepower to watts conversion table
| Metric horsepower (PS) | Watts (W) |
|---|---|
| 1 PS | 735.49875 W |
| 2 PS | 1,470.9975 W |
| 5 PS | 3,677.49375 W |
| 10 PS | 7,354.9875 W |
| 20 PS | 14,709.975 W |
| 50 PS | 36,774.9375 W |
| 75 PS | 55,162.4063 W |
| 100 PS | 73,549.875 W |
| 150 PS | 110,324.813 W |
| 200 PS | 147,099.75 W |
| 250 PS | 183,874.688 W |
| 300 PS | 220,649.625 W |
| 500 PS | 367,749.375 W |
| 750 PS | 551,624.063 W |
| 1,000 PS | 735,498.75 W |
| 2,000 PS | 1,470,997.5 W |
| 5,000 PS | 3,677,493.75 W |
Unit definitions
- Metric horsepower (PS)
- Metric horsepower is defined as 75 kilogram-force meters per second, exactly 735.49875 watts. It is used for car engine ratings in continental Europe and Asia under names such as PS, CV and ch.
- Watt (W)
- The watt is the SI unit of power, equal to one joule per second. It is used to rate electrical appliances, lighting and electronics.