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Horsepower to megawatts Conversion
1 horsepower (hp) is equal to 0.0007456998716 megawatts (MW).
1 hp = 0.0007456998716 MW
or
1 MW = 1341.02209 hp
Formula
To convert a power from horsepower (hp) to megawatts (MW), divide the power in horsepower by 1341.02209
p(MW) = p(hp) / 1341.02209
Examples:
Convert 1000 horsepower to megawatts:
p(MW) = 1000hp / 1341.02209 = 0.7456998716 MW
Conversion table
| Horsepower (hp) | Megawatts (MW) |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 7.457e-4 MW |
| 2 hp | 0.0014914 MW |
| 3 hp | 0.0022371 MW |
| 5 hp | 0.003728499 MW |
| 10 hp | 0.007456999 MW |
| 20 hp | 0.014913997 MW |
| 50 hp | 0.037284994 MW |
| 100 hp | 0.074569987 MW |
| 150 hp | 0.111854981 MW |
| 200 hp | 0.149139974 MW |
| 250 hp | 0.186424968 MW |
| 300 hp | 0.223709961 MW |
| 500 hp | 0.372849936 MW |
| 750 hp | 0.559274904 MW |
| 1000 hp | 0.745699872 MW |
| Megawatts (MW) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 MW | 1341.022089595 hp |
| 2 MW | 2682.04417919 hp |
| 3 MW | 4023.066268785 hp |
| 5 MW | 6705.110447975 hp |
| 10 MW | 13410.22089595 hp |
| 20 MW | 26820.441791901 hp |
| 50 MW | 67051.104479751 hp |
| 100 MW | 134102.208959503 hp |
| 150 MW | 201153.313439254 hp |
| 200 MW | 268204.417919006 hp |
| 250 MW | 335255.522398757 hp |
| 300 MW | 402306.626878508 hp |
| 500 MW | 670511.044797514 hp |
| 750 MW | 1005766.567196271 hp |
| 1000 MW | 1341022.089595028 hp |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert horsepower to megawatts?
Divide the value in horsepower by 1341.02209 to get the result in megawatts. For example, 5 hp ÷ 1341.02209 = 0.003728499 MW.
How many megawatts are in 1 horsepower?
1 horsepower (hp) is equal to 7.457e-4 megawatts (MW).
How do I convert megawatts back to horsepower?
Use the inverse operation: multiply the value in megawatts by 1341.02209 to get the result in horsepower.
How accurate is the horsepower to megawatts conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 1341.02209 and rounds the result to 9 decimal places by default. You can increase or reduce the precision with the digits option on this page.
Sources
Conversion factors are based on internationally recognised standards:
