Convert Horsepower (mechanical) to Megawatts
hp to MW · power conversion
What are horsepower (mechanical) and megawatts?
Mechanical horsepower equals about 745.7 watts, the traditional measure of engine output. A megawatt is one million watts, the scale of power plants and large facilities. For reference: a typical car engine makes 100–150 kW (about 134–201 hp).
How to convert horsepower (mechanical) to megawatts
1 hp = 0.0007457 MW. To convert, multiply the number of horsepower (mechanical) by 0.0007457. For example, 5 hp = 0.0037285 MW, and 20 hp = 0.014914 MW. To go the other way, multiply megawatts by 1,341.02 (since 1 MW = 1,341.02 hp).
Horsepower (mechanical) to Megawatts conversion table
| Horsepower (mechanical) (hp) | Megawatts (MW) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0007457 |
| 10 | 0.007457 |
| 100 | 0.07457 |
| 500 | 0.37285 |
| 1,000 | 0.7457 |
| 2,000 | 1.4914 |
| 5,000 | 3.7285 |
FAQ
What is 1 hp in MW?
1 hp = 0.0007457 MW. To convert any amount, multiply the number of horsepower (mechanical) by 0.0007457.
How do I convert megawatts back to horsepower (mechanical)?
Go the other way: 1 MW = 1,341.02 hp, so multiply megawatts by 1,341.02 to get horsepower (mechanical).
Is a horsepower (mechanical) bigger than a megawatt?
No — 1 hp is the smaller unit, equal to 0.0007457 MW (it takes 1,341.02 hp to make one MW).
Are these power conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.