Horsepower (metric) to Watt Converter

1 PS = 735.4988 W

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FORMULA

1 PS = 735.4988 W
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CONVERSION TABLE

Horsepower (metric) (PS) Watt (W)
1 PS 735.4988 W
5 PS 3,677.49 W
10 PS 7,354.99 W
25 PS 18,387.47 W
50 PS 36,774.94 W
100 PS 73,549.88 W
250 PS 183,874.69 W
500 PS 367,749.38 W
1,000 PS 735,498.75 W
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COMMON VALUES

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About Horsepower (metric) (PS)

The metric horsepower (PS, from German 'Pferdestarke') equals exactly 735.49875 watts, slightly less than the mechanical horsepower. European and Japanese car manufacturers traditionally rate engine output in PS, and the unit appears on specification sheets alongside kilowatts across continental Europe.

About Watt (W)

The SI derived unit of power, one watt equals one joule per second. Named after James Watt, the Scottish inventor who improved the steam engine, the watt measures everything from LED light bulb consumption (5-15 W) to microwave oven output (700-1,200 W) and charging speeds of electronic devices.

How to Convert Horsepower (metric) to Watt

The conversion formula is: 1 PS = 735.4988 W. To convert from Horsepower (metric) (PS) to Watt (W), use the formula above or the interactive converter at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Watt in 1 Horsepower (metric)?

1 Horsepower (metric) (PS) equals 735.4988 Watt (W).

How to convert Horsepower (metric) to Watt?

Multiply the Horsepower (metric) value by 735.4988 to get the equivalent in Watt. Formula: 1 PS = 735.4988 W

What is the formula for Horsepower (metric) to Watt conversion?

1 PS = 735.4988 W