Convert watts to metric horsepower
Watt (W) to metric horsepower (PS). One watt equals 0.00136 metric horsepower.
Formula
Watt to metric horsepower conversion table
| Watts | Metric horsepower | Metric horsepower | Watts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 W | 0.00136 PS | 1 PS | 735.5 W |
| 2 W | 0.002719 PS | 2 PS | 1471 W |
| 3 W | 0.004079 PS | 3 PS | 2206.5 W |
| 5 W | 0.006798 PS | 5 PS | 3677.49 W |
| 10 W | 0.013596 PS | 10 PS | 7354.99 W |
| 20 W | 0.027192 PS | 20 PS | 14709.97 W |
| 50 W | 0.067981 PS | 50 PS | 36774.94 W |
| 100 W | 0.135962 PS | 100 PS | 73549.88 W |
| 500 W | 0.679811 PS | 500 PS | 367749.38 W |
| 1000 W | 1.3596 PS | 1000 PS | 735498.75 W |
To convert watts to metric horsepower, divide the number of watts by 735.5. One watt equals 0.00136 metric horsepower, and one metric horsepower equals 735.5 watts, so the relationship is fixed and exact. As a worked example, 10 W comes to 0.013596 PS. Enter your own figure in the converter above to get an instant answer, or use the swap button to flip the direction. This is a power conversion, and like every tool on UnitGlide it runs locally in your browser with no account or upload required. The table further down shows a range of common watt values already worked out in metric horsepower, plus the reverse metric horsepower to watt direction, which is handy for quick reference or double-checking a result by hand.
Frequently asked questions
How many metric horsepower are in a watt?
One watt equals 0.00136 metric horsepower. The ratio is constant, so you can multiply any number of watts by 0.00136 to get metric horsepower.
What is the formula to convert watts to metric horsepower?
Use metric horsepower = watts ÷ 735.5. UnitGlide applies this exact formula for every value, so results stay accurate across the whole range.
How do I convert metric horsepower back to watts?
Go the other way by using one metric horsepower equals 735.5 watts. You can also press the swap button in the converter above to flip the direction in one click.
Is this watt to metric horsepower converter accurate?
Yes. It uses internationally defined SI conversion factors, as maintained by the BIPM, and all math runs in your browser so nothing is rounded away on a server. For everyday use the displayed precision is more than enough.