Convert Megawatts to Horsepower (mechanical)
MW to hp · power conversion
What are megawatts and horsepower (mechanical)?
A megawatt is one million watts, the scale of power plants and large facilities. Mechanical horsepower equals about 745.7 watts, the traditional measure of engine output. For reference: a typical car engine makes 100–150 kW (about 134–201 hp).
How to convert megawatts to horsepower (mechanical)
1 MW = 1,341.02 hp. To convert, multiply the number of megawatts by 1,341.02. For example, 5 MW = 6,705.11 hp, and 20 MW = 26,820.4 hp. To go the other way, multiply horsepower (mechanical) by 0.0007457 (since 1 hp = 0.0007457 MW).
Megawatts to Horsepower (mechanical) conversion table
| Megawatts (MW) | Horsepower (mechanical) (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1,341.02 |
| 10 | 13,410.2 |
| 100 | 134,102 |
| 500 | 670,511 |
| 1,000 | 1,341,020 |
| 2,000 | 2,682,040 |
| 5,000 | 6,705,110 |
FAQ
What is 1 MW in hp?
1 MW = 1,341.02 hp. To convert any amount, multiply the number of megawatts by 1,341.02.
How do I convert horsepower (mechanical) back to megawatts?
Go the other way: 1 hp = 0.0007457 MW, so multiply horsepower (mechanical) by 0.0007457 to get megawatts.
Is a megawatt bigger than a horsepower (mechanical)?
Yes — 1 MW is the larger unit, equal to 1,341.02 hp.
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.