Metric horsepower (PS)
The continental European horsepower, equal to 735.49875 watts.
Result
1 metric horsepower = 735.49875 watts
Metric horsepower at a glance
| Unit name | Metric horsepower (plural: metric horsepower) |
|---|---|
| Symbol | PS |
| Quantity measured | Power |
| Measurement system | Metric |
| Also known as | ps, cv, din hp, pferdestärke |
| Definition exact? | Yes — exact by definition |
1 metric horsepower in other power units
| Unit | 1 PS equals |
|---|---|
| Watt | 735.49875 W |
| Kilowatt | 0.73549875 kW |
| Megawatt | 0.000735499 MW |
| Gigawatt | 0.000000735 GW |
| Horsepower | 0.986320071 hp |
| BTU per hour | 2,509.62591 BTU/h |
| Foot-pound per second | 542.476039 ft·lb/s |
Frequently asked questions
- What is a metric horsepower?
- The continental European horsepower, equal to 735.49875 watts.
- What is the symbol for the metric horsepower?
- The symbol for the metric horsepower is PS. It measures power.
- How many watts are in a metric horsepower?
- 1 metric horsepower = 735.49875 watts.
- How many kilowatts are in a metric horsepower?
- 1 metric horsepower = 0.73549875 kilowatts.
- How many horsepower are in a metric horsepower?
- 1 metric horsepower = 0.986320071 horsepower.