Milliwatts (mW)	Metric Horsepower (PS)
1 mW	0.00000136 PS
2 mW	0.000002719 PS
5 mW	0.000006798 PS
10 mW	0.0000136 PS
25 mW	0.00003399 PS
50 mW	0.00006798 PS
100 mW	0.000136 PS
250 mW	0.0003399 PS
500 mW	0.0006798 PS
1000 mW	0.00136 PS

Convert Milliwatts to Metric Horsepower

Convert milliwatts to metric horsepower (mW to PS) with our instant calculator. 1 mW = 0.000001 PS. Includes exact formula and reference tables.

How to Convert Milliwatts to Metric Horsepower (mW to PS)

1 Milliwatt (mW) is equal to 0.000001 Metric Horsepower (PS). Multiply the milliwatt value by 0.000001359621617

Quick Answer 1 mW = 0.000001 PS

Formula PS = mW × 0.000001359621617

Inverse Factor 1 PS = 735498.75 mW

Unit Definitions & Metrology Context

The SI unit of power is the watt (W), equal to 1 joule per second. 1 mechanical horsepower equals ~745.7 watts.

About Milliwatts (mW): Milliwatt (mW) is a unit in the Power measurement category. It is widely used in rf transmitters, wi-fi & laser output. Relative to the power base unit, 1 mW equals 0.001 Watts (W).

About Metric Horsepower (PS): Metric Horsepower (PS) (PS) is a unit in the Power measurement category. It is widely used in metric horsepower (ps / din). Relative to the power base unit, 1 PS equals 735.49875 Watts (W).

Need to convert in the opposite direction? Visit our Convert Metric Horsepower to Milliwatts (PS to mW) calculator (1 PS = 735498.75 mW).

Step-by-Step Worked Examples (mW to PS)

Convert 5 Milliwatts to Metric Horsepower: Applying the formula (PS = mW × 0.000001359621617): starting with 5 mW, multiply the milliwatt value by 0.000001359621617 to get 0 PS.
Convert 10 Milliwatts to Metric Horsepower: Applying the formula (PS = mW × 0.000001359621617): starting with 10 mW, multiply the milliwatt value by 0.000001359621617 to get 0 PS.
Convert 50 Milliwatts to Metric Horsepower: Applying the formula (PS = mW × 0.000001359621617): starting with 50 mW, multiply the milliwatt value by 0.000001359621617 to get 0.0001 PS.

Popular Power Conversions

Horsepower (Mechanical/US) ⇄ Kilowatt

1 mechanical horsepower equals approximately 0.7457 kilowatts.

Kilowatt ⇄ Horsepower (Mechanical/US)

Multiply kilowatts by ~1.34102 to calculate mechanical horsepower.

Kilowatt ⇄ Watt

1 kilowatt equals exactly 1,000 watts.

Megawatt ⇄ Kilowatt

1 megawatt equals exactly 1,000 kilowatts or 1,000,000 watts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Verified answers and formulas for converting milliwatts to metric horsepower.

How many metric horsepower are in 1 milliwatt?

There are 0.000001 metric horsepower (PS) in 1 milliwatt (mW). Conversely, 1 metric horsepower (ps) equals 735498.75 milliwatts.

How do you convert milliwatts to metric horsepower?

To convert milliwatts (mW) to metric horsepower (PS), use the formula: PS = mW × 0.000001359621617. Multiply the milliwatt value by 0.000001359621617. For example, 10 mW equals 0 PS.

How do I convert back from metric horsepower to milliwatts?

To convert in the reverse direction from metric horsepower (PS) to milliwatts (mW), use the inverse formula: mW = PS × 735498.75. Multiply the metric horsepower (ps) value by 735498.75 (1 PS = 735498.75 mW).

What is the difference between milliwatt (mW) and metric horsepower (ps) (PS)?

Both milliwatt and metric horsepower (ps) measure power. Milliwatt (mW) is a unit in the Power measurement category. It is widely used in rf transmitters, wi-fi & laser output. Relative to the power base unit, 1 mW equals 0.001 Watts (W). Metric Horsepower (PS) (PS) is a unit in the Power measurement category. It is widely used in metric horsepower (ps / din). Relative to the power base unit, 1 PS equals 735.49875 Watts (W).

How many watts are in 1 horsepower?

1 mechanical (imperial) horsepower equals approximately 745.7 watts. 1 metric horsepower (PS) equals ~735.5 watts.