horsepower to megawatts
Convert horsepower (mechanical) to megawatt — instant, free, with the formula shown.
1 hp=0.000746 MW
How to convert horsepower (mechanical) to megawatt
To convert horsepower (mechanical) to megawatt, multiply by 0.0007457:
MW = hp × 0.0007457
For example, 10 hp × 0.000746 = 0.007457 MW.
hp to MW conversion table
| horsepower (hp) | megawatts (MW) |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 0.000746 MW |
| 2 hp | 0.001491 MW |
| 5 hp | 0.003728 MW |
| 10 hp | 0.007457 MW |
| 25 hp | 0.018642 MW |
| 50 hp | 0.037285 MW |
| 100 hp | 0.07457 MW |
| 250 hp | 0.186425 MW |
| 500 hp | 0.37285 MW |
| 1000 hp | 0.7457 MW |
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hp to MW — frequently asked
How many megawatts are in 1 horsepower (mechanical)?
1 horsepower (mechanical) = 0.000746 megawatts (hp × 0.000746 = MW).
What is the formula to convert horsepower (mechanical) to megawatt?
Multiply your horsepower (mechanical) value by 0.0007457 to get megawatt.
How do I convert 10 horsepower to megawatts?
10 hp = 0.007457 MW. For 100 hp the answer is 0.07457 MW. Use the calculator on this page for any other value.
When to convert horsepower (mechanical) to megawatt
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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