gigawatts to horsepower
Convert gigawatt to horsepower (metric) — instant, free, with the formula shown.
1 GW=1359621.617304 PS
How to convert gigawatt to horsepower (metric)
To convert gigawatt to horsepower (metric), multiply by 1359621.6173039:
PS = GW × 1359621.6173039
For example, 10 GW × 1359621.617304 = 13596216.173039 PS.
GW to PS conversion table
| gigawatts (GW) | horsepower (PS) |
|---|---|
| 1 GW | 1359621.617304 PS |
| 2 GW | 2719243.234608 PS |
| 5 GW | 6798108.08652 PS |
| 10 GW | 13596216.173039 PS |
| 25 GW | 33990540.432598 PS |
| 50 GW | 67981080.865195 PS |
| 100 GW | 135962161.73039 PS |
| 250 GW | 339905404.325976 PS |
| 500 GW | 679810808.651952 PS |
| 1000 GW | 1359621617.303904 PS |
Other gigawatt conversions
Convert to horsepower (metric) from another unit
GW to PS — frequently asked
How many horsepower are in 1 gigawatt?
1 gigawatt = 1359621.617304 horsepower (GW × 1359621.617304 = PS).
What is the formula to convert gigawatt to horsepower (metric)?
Multiply your gigawatt value by 1359621.6173039 to get horsepower (metric).
How do I convert 10 gigawatts to horsepower?
10 GW = 13596216.173039 PS. For 100 GW the answer is 135962161.73039 PS. Use the calculator on this page for any other value.
When to convert gigawatt to horsepower (metric)
1Car engines (hp ↔ kW)
2Electrical appliances (W, kW)
3Air conditioning (BTU/h ↔ kW)
4Renewable energy (MW, GW)
Power conversion — common questions
How many watts in 1 horsepower?
Mechanical: 1 hp ≈ 745.7 W. Metric: 1 hp (PS) ≈ 735.5 W. The mechanical definition is standard in the US/UK; metric is used in continental Europe.
How do I convert AC BTU/h to kW?
Divide BTU/h by 3,412 (or multiply by 0.000293). A 12,000 BTU/h AC ≈ 3.52 kW of cooling power.
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