Convert MW to hp
Megawatts to horsepower. Enter a value to convert, or use the MW to hp chart further down the page.
1 megawatt equals 1,341.02209 horsepower. Going the other way, 1 horsepower = 0.0007456998716 megawatts.
How to convert MW to hp
To convert megawatts to horsepower, multiply the megawatt value by 1341.02209. You can also divide by 0.0007456998716 to get the same answer.
hp = MW × 1341.02209
Worked example
Convert 15 MW to horsepower:
15 MW = 20,115.33134 hp
MW to hp conversion chart
Use this MW to hp table for quick reference without typing anything.
| megawatts (MW) | horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 MW | 13.4102209 hp |
| 0.1 MW | 134.102209 hp |
| 1 MW | 1,341.02209 hp |
| 2 MW | 2,682.044179 hp |
| 3 MW | 4,023.066269 hp |
| 5 MW | 6,705.110448 hp |
| 10 MW | 13,410.2209 hp |
| 20 MW | 26,820.44179 hp |
| 50 MW | 67,051.10448 hp |
| 100 MW | 134,102.209 hp |
| 1,000 MW | 1,341,022.09 hp |
What is a megawatt?
A megawatt is one million watts. Power stations, wind turbines and grid demand are all measured in megawatts.
What is a horsepower?
Mechanical horsepower is defined as 550 foot-pounds per second, about 745.7 watts. It is the standard unit for engine output in the US and UK.
Frequently asked questions
How many hp are in a megawatt?
1 MW equals 1,341.02209 hp. Going the other way, 1 hp is 0.0007456998716 MW.
How do you convert MW to hp?
To convert megawatts to horsepower, multiply the megawatt value by 1341.02209. You can also divide by 0.0007456998716 to get the same answer.
What is 10 MW in hp?
10 MW equals 13,410.2209 hp. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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