Decawatt is 10 watt units.
Decawatts to Metric horsepowers Converter — daW to PS
Convert Decawatt (daW) to Metric horsepower (PS) using the exact conversion factor (1 decawatt = 0.0135962162 metric horsepower). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Decawatts to Metric horsepowers converter
Converter
Engineering Converter
Convert common stress, force, torque, power, and energy units used in engineering.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Metric horsepower.
Result = input x 10 / 735.49875.
Power units are compatible.
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About Converting Decawatts to Metric horsepowers
Decawatt and Metric horsepower both measure a quantity used in structural or mechanical engineering — commonly stress, pressure, force, torque, power, or energy — where converting between the unit conventions used in different regions, industries, or equipment specifications is a routine part of design work. Specifically: Decawatt is 10 watt units, and metric horsepower.
Formula
metric horsepowers = decawatts × 0.013596216173
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 decawatt equals 10 base units, and 1 metric horsepower equals 735.49875 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct decawatt-to-metric horsepower factor of 0.013596216173.
Simple example
1 daW × 0.01359621617 = 0.0135962162 PS
1 decawatt = 0.0135962162 metric horsepowers.
Real-world example
100 daW × 0.01359621617 = 1.359621617 PS
100 decawatts = 1.359621617 metric horsepowers.
Conversion table
| Decawatt (daW) | Metric horsepower (PS) |
|---|---|
| 1 daW | 0.0135962162 PS |
| 10 daW | 0.1359621617 PS |
| 50 daW | 0.6798108087 PS |
| 100 daW | 1.359621617 PS |
| 500 daW | 6.798108087 PS |
| 1,000 daW | 13.59621617 PS |
Reverse conversion: Metric horsepower to Decawatt
0.0135962162 PS × 73.549875 = 1.000000002 daW
0.0135962162 metric horsepowers = 1.000000002 decawatts.
decawatts = metric horsepowers × 73.549875
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Metric horsepower to Decawatt.
Understanding the Decawatt (daW)
Decawatt is 10 watt units.
Understanding the Metric horsepower
Metric horsepower (PS) measures power. Metric horsepower (PS/CV) is defined as exactly 735.49875 watts, the power to raise 75 kilograms one meter per second. It is classified as a Non-SI unit (metric, automotive).
Where it's used: Continental Europe, Japan, and other metric-system automotive markets
Uses of the Metric horsepower today
- European and Japanese vehicle engine power ratings (often shown as PS or CV)
- Motor and machinery power specifications in metric countries
History of the Metric horsepower
Metric horsepower emerged in continental Europe in the 19th century as engineers sought a metric-system analog to Watt's English horsepower, defining it via a round figure (75 kgf·m/s) convenient in metric calculations. It remains the standard automotive power unit across much of Europe and Asia, labeled PS (German 'Pferdestärke') or CV (French/Italian 'cheval-vapeur').
Historical origin. Metric horsepower was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
Metric horsepower — sources
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Documents the exact watt-equivalence of metric horsepower.
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Frequently asked questions
How many metric horsepowers are in 1 decawatt?
1 decawatt equals 0.0135962162 metric horsepowers, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert decawatt to metric horsepower?
Multiply the decawatt value by 0.01359621617. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert metric horsepower back to decawatt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 metric horsepower equals 73.549875 decawatts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a decawatt?
Decawatt (daW) is a unit of engineering.
What is a metric horsepower?
Metric horsepower (PS) measures power. Metric horsepower (PS/CV) is defined as exactly 735.49875 watts, the power to raise 75 kilograms one meter per second. It is classified as a Non-SI unit (metric, automotive).
Is the decawatt to metric horsepower conversion exact?
Yes. Metric horsepower (PS/CV) is defined as exactly 735.49875 watts, the power to raise 75 kilograms one meter per second. That fixed definition is what the converter above uses, so any rounding you see is a display choice, not a limitation of the math.
Why do engineering unit conventions vary so much by region and industry?
Pressure, force, and stress can be expressed in metric (pascal, newton), US customary (psi, pound-force), or older and industry-specific units (atmosphere, torr, kip) depending on the country, industry, and even the equipment manufacturer, which is why engineers routinely need to convert between them when working across specs from different sources.