Convert Watts to Metric Horsepower

Use our accurate converter to change watts into metric horsepower. This tool is simple to use and works instantly.

How to Calculate

To change watts to metric horsepower, you just need to know the conversion factor.

Rule: 1 Watts = 0.001359623 Metric Horsepower

Watts to Metric Horsepower
Pre-defined calculator for direct watts to metric horsepower conversion.
Watts (W)
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Metric Horsepower (ps)
Formula: 1 Watts = 0.00135962 Metric

Unit Information

About Watts

Definition: The watt (symbol: W) is the SI unit of power, equivalent to one joule per second.

History: Named after James Watt, an 18th-century Scottish inventor.

Where it is used: Used for electrical and mechanical power ratings.

Watts to Metric Horsepower Conversion Table

Watts [w]Metric Horsepower [ps]
0.01 w0.0000135962 ps
0.1 w0.0001359623 ps
1 w0.001359623 ps
2 w0.002719246 ps
3 w0.004078869 ps
5 w0.006798115 ps
10 w0.01359623 ps
20 w0.0271924601 ps
50 w0.0679811502 ps
100 w0.1359623004 ps
1000 w1.3596230037 ps

How to Convert Watts to Metric Horsepower

Calculation: To convert watts to metric horsepower, multiply the value by the conversion factor (0.001359623).

Example: convert 15 w to ps:
15 w = 15 × 0.001359623 ps = 0.0203943451 ps

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