Horsepower to MW Converter
Quick answer: To convert horsepower to MW, multiply by 0.0007456999. For example, 10 hp is 0.007456999 MW. One horsepower equals 0.0007456999 MW.
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Use the Horsepower to MW Converter
Horsepower to MW formula and what each symbol means
MW = hp × 0.0007456999
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hp | Horsepower |
| MW | Megawatt |
Horsepower to MW examples
1 hp
1 hp × 0.0007456999 = 0.0007456999 MW.
10 hp
10 hp × 0.0007456999 = 0.007456999 MW.
100 hp
100 hp × 0.0007456999 = 0.07456999 MW.
Horsepower compared with MW
One MW is 1,341 times as large as one hp, so your number gets smaller when you convert horsepower to MW and bigger when you convert back. If the answer is not smaller than what you typed, you multiplied instead of dividing.
About horsepower and MW
Horsepower (hp): Mechanical horsepower, about 745.7 watts. Megawatt (MW): One million watts.
Where horsepower to MW conversions are used
Power stations and the grid are described in megawatts and gigawatts. Engines and motors are rated in kilowatts or horsepower, depending on the market.
How to calculate Horsepower to MW step by step
- Enter the value in hp (the starting unit).
- Multiply by 0.0007456999, because 1 hp = 0.0007456999 MW.
- The product is the value in MW. To go back, divide by 0.0007456999 or multiply by 1,341.022.
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How to read your Horsepower to MW result
Quick estimate: multiply by about 0.00075 to get MW from horsepower; this is within 0.6% of the exact factor. Mechanical horsepower is about 745.7 W while metric horsepower (PS) is exactly 735.49875 W, so check which one a car or motor spec uses.
| HORSEPOWER | MW |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0007456999 |
| 2 | 0.0014914 |
| 5 | 0.003728499 |
| 10 | 0.007456999 |
| 20 | 0.014914 |
| 50 | 0.03728499 |
| 100 | 0.07456999 |
| 1,000 | 0.7456999 |
MW to Horsepower: quick table
| MW | HORSEPOWER |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1,341.022 |
| 5 | 6,705.11 |
| 10 | 13,410.22 |
| 25 | 33,525.55 |
| 50 | 67,051.1 |
| 100 | 134,102.2 |
| 250 | 335,255.5 |
| 500 | 670,511 |
Common mistakes when calculating Horsepower to MW
- Using Btu/h for heating loads without noting that 1 ton of refrigeration is 12,000 Btu/h.
- Dividing when you should multiply: from hp to MW multiply by 0.0007456999; from MW to hp divide by 0.0007456999.
Horsepower to MW FAQ
How many MW are in 1 hp?
1 hp equals 0.0007456999 MW.
How many hp are in 1 MW?
1 MW equals 1,341.022 hp.
Is 1 hp = 0.0007456999 MW an exact conversion?
The factor is shown rounded to 7 significant figures (0.0007456999). The calculator above uses more digits.
What is a megawatt (MW)?
One million watts.
How can I estimate horsepower to MW in my head?
Quick estimate: multiply by about 0.00075 to get MW from horsepower; this is within 0.6% of the exact factor.
What is 80 hp in MW?
80 hp = 0.05965599 MW (since 80 × 0.0007456999).
What is 500 hp in MW?
500 hp = 0.3728499 MW (since 500 × 0.0007456999).
What is 15 hp in MW?
15 hp = 0.0111855 MW (since 15 × 0.0007456999).
How many decimals should I keep when converting hp to MW?
Match the precision of your original measurement. For example, 0.007456999 MW rounds to 0.00746 MW at 3 significant figures; keep more digits only for engineering or scientific work.
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Edited by: Hemant Kumar and Anjita Rai, founders of ToolsVault (SEO and content professional, not a licensed adviser). Method: this tool runs in your browser using the formula shown on this page; the numbers you enter are not sent to our servers. Sources: NIST SP 811, Appendix B.8: conversion factors