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Megawatt to Horsepower (mechanical) Converter
Use this page to convert megawatt values into horsepower (mechanical), with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 MW = 1,341.02208959503 hp
1 hp = 0.00074569987158227 MW
Example: 15 MW = 20,115.3313439254 hp
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)
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 to Horsepower (mechanical) table
| Megawatt [MW] | Horsepower (mechanical) [hp] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 MW | 13.4102208959503 hp |
| 0.1 MW | 134.102208959503 hp |
| 1 MW | 1,341.02208959503 hp |
| 2 MW | 2,682.04417919006 hp |
| 5 MW | 6,705.11044797514 hp |
| 10 MW | 13,410.2208959503 hp |
| 20 MW | 26,820.4417919006 hp |
| 50 MW | 67,051.1044797514 hp |
| 100 MW | 134,102.208959503 hp |
Frequently asked questions
How many Horsepower (mechanical) (hp) are in one Megawatt (MW)?
One Megawatt equals 1,341.02208959503 Horsepower (mechanical).
How do you convert Megawatt to Horsepower (mechanical)?
Multiply the Megawatt value by 1,341.02208959503 to get the result in Horsepower (mechanical).
How do you convert Horsepower (mechanical) back to Megawatt?
Multiply the Horsepower (mechanical) value by 0.00074569987158227 to get back to Megawatt.
What is 15 Megawatt in Horsepower (mechanical)?
15 Megawatt equals 20,115.3313439254 Horsepower (mechanical).