Convert hp to MW
horsepower to megawatts. Enter a value to convert, or use the hp to MW chart further down the page.
1 horsepower equals 0.0007457 megawatts. Going the other way, 1 megawatt = 1,341.02 horsepower.
How to convert hp to MW
To convert horsepower to megawatts, multiply the horsepower value by 0.0007456998716. You can also divide by 1341.02209 to get the same answer.
MW = hp × 0.0007456998716
Worked example
Convert 15 hp to megawatts:
15 hp = 0.0111855 MW
hp to MW conversion chart
Use this hp to MW table for quick reference without typing anything.
| horsepower (hp) | megawatts (MW) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 hp | 0.000007457 MW |
| 0.1 hp | 0.00007457 MW |
| 1 hp | 0.0007457 MW |
| 2 hp | 0.0014914 MW |
| 3 hp | 0.0022371 MW |
| 5 hp | 0.0037285 MW |
| 10 hp | 0.007457 MW |
| 20 hp | 0.014914 MW |
| 50 hp | 0.037285 MW |
| 100 hp | 0.07457 MW |
| 1,000 hp | 0.7457 MW |
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.
What is a megawatt?
A megawatt is one million watts. Power stations, wind turbines and grid demand are all measured in megawatts.
Frequently asked questions
How many MW are in a horsepower?
1 hp equals 0.0007457 MW. Going the other way, 1 MW is 1,341.02 hp.
How do you convert hp to MW?
To convert horsepower to megawatts, multiply the horsepower value by 0.0007456998716. You can also divide by 1341.02209 to get the same answer.
What is 10 hp in MW?
10 hp equals 0.007457 MW. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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