Horsepower to Megawatts Converter
Convert hp to MW instantly. 1 hp = 0.000745699872 MW.
Conversion Formula
MW = hp × 0.000745699872
Example
25 hp × 0.000745699872 = 0.01864249679 MW
Convert the other way: Megawatts to Horsepower →
Horsepower to Megawatts Conversion Table
| Horsepower (hp) | Megawatts (MW) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.000074569987 |
| 0.5 | 0.000372849936 |
| 1 | 0.000745699872 |
| 2 | 0.001491399743 |
| 5 | 0.003728499358 |
| 10 | 0.007456998716 |
| 20 | 0.01491399743 |
| 25 | 0.01864249679 |
| 50 | 0.03728499358 |
| 100 | 0.07456998716 |
| 500 | 0.3728499358 |
| 1,000 | 0.7456998716 |
About These Units
- Horsepower (hp)
- Here, mechanical horsepower of 550 foot-pounds-force per second, about 745.7 W. It is used for American car engines, lawn equipment, and electric motors, and it is slightly larger than the 735.5 W metric horsepower.
- Megawatts (MW)
- Exactly 1,000,000 watts. Megawatts describe power plant generators, wind turbines, and large data centers, and the capital M distinguishes MW from the milliwatt (mW) used for lasers and radio electronics.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many MW are in 1 hp?
1 hp equals 0.000745699872 MW.
How do I convert Horsepower to Megawatts?
Multiply your Horsepower value by 0.000745699872. For example, 25 hp × 0.000745699872 = 0.01864249679 MW.
How many hp are in 1 MW?
1 MW equals 1,341.02209 hp.