Convert GW to hp
Gigawatts to horsepower. Enter a value to convert, or use the GW to hp chart further down the page.
1 gigawatt equals 1,341,022.09 horsepower. Going the other way, 1 horsepower = 0.0000007456998716 gigawatts.
How to convert GW to hp
To convert gigawatts to horsepower, multiply the gigawatt value by 1341022.09. You can also divide by 0.0000007456998716 to get the same answer.
hp = GW × 1341022.09
Worked example
Convert 15 GW to horsepower:
15 GW = 20,115,331.34 hp
GW to hp conversion chart
Use this GW to hp table for quick reference without typing anything.
| gigawatts (GW) | horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 GW | 13,410.2209 hp |
| 0.1 GW | 134,102.209 hp |
| 1 GW | 1,341,022.09 hp |
| 2 GW | 2,682,044.179 hp |
| 3 GW | 4,023,066.269 hp |
| 5 GW | 6,705,110.448 hp |
| 10 GW | 13,410,220.9 hp |
| 20 GW | 26,820,441.79 hp |
| 50 GW | 67,051,104.48 hp |
| 100 GW | 134,102,209 hp |
| 1,000 GW | 1,341,022,090 hp |
What is a gigawatt?
The gigawatt (GW) is a unit of power equal to 1000000000 watts.
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 gigawatt?
1 GW equals 1,341,022.09 hp. Going the other way, 1 hp is 0.0000007456998716 GW.
How do you convert GW to hp?
To convert gigawatts to horsepower, multiply the gigawatt value by 1341022.09. You can also divide by 0.0000007456998716 to get the same answer.
What is 10 GW in hp?
10 GW equals 13,410,220.9 hp. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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