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Horsepower (mechanical) to Megawatt Converter
Use this page to convert horsepower (mechanical) values into megawatt, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 hp = 0.00074569987158227 MW
1 MW = 1,341.02208959503 hp
Example: 15 hp = 0.0111854980737341 MW
Horsepower (mechanical)
Mechanical horsepower equals 745.69987158227 watts.
History: Horsepower was popularized to compare steam engines with horses.
Current use: Horsepower is used in automotive and machinery ratings.
Also written as hp, horsepower, horsepowers.
Megawatt
A megawatt equals one million watts.
History: It is a decimal SI multiple suited to grid-scale systems.
Current use: Megawatts are used for power plants and large data centers.
Also written as MW, megawatts.
Horsepower (mechanical) to Megawatt table
| Horsepower (mechanical) [hp] | Megawatt [MW] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 hp | 0.0000074569987158227 MW |
| 0.1 hp | 0.000074569987158227 MW |
| 1 hp | 0.00074569987158227 MW |
| 2 hp | 0.00149139974316454 MW |
| 5 hp | 0.00372849935791135 MW |
| 10 hp | 0.0074569987158227 MW |
| 20 hp | 0.0149139974316454 MW |
| 50 hp | 0.0372849935791135 MW |
| 100 hp | 0.074569987158227 MW |
Frequently asked questions
How many Megawatt (MW) are in one Horsepower (mechanical) (hp)?
One Horsepower (mechanical) equals 0.00074569987158227 Megawatt.
How do you convert Horsepower (mechanical) to Megawatt?
Multiply the Horsepower (mechanical) value by 0.00074569987158227 to get the result in Megawatt.
How do you convert Megawatt back to Horsepower (mechanical)?
Multiply the Megawatt value by 1,341.02208959503 to get back to Horsepower (mechanical).
What is 15 Horsepower (mechanical) in Megawatt?
15 Horsepower (mechanical) equals 0.0111854980737341 Megawatt.