How to convert megawatts to horsepower
To convert a measurement in megawatts to horsepower, multiply the value by 1,341.0221. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the watt.
For example, to convert 5 MW to horsepower: 5 × 1,341.0221 = 6,705.1104 hp.
What is a megawatt?
A megawatt equals one million watts and is used to rate large-scale power generation and industrial equipment. The megawatt became the standard scale for describing power stations and grid capacity as electricity generation industrialized. A single large wind turbine produces several megawatts.
Common uses of megawatts include: Power plant and grid capacity; Wind turbine and solar farm output; Industrial machinery and data centers; Utility-scale energy planning.
What is a horsepower?
Mechanical horsepower (hp) is a unit of power equal to about 745.7 watts, originally defined to compare engine output to the work of draft horses. James Watt coined horsepower in the 1780s to market his steam engines against the horses they replaced. Mechanical horsepower remains the dominant unit for engine power in the United States.
Common uses of horsepower include: Car and motorcycle engine ratings (US); Lawn mowers and power tools; Marine and outboard motors; Comparing engine performance.
Megawatts to horsepower worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 MW = 1,341.0221 hp 5 MW = 6,705.1104 hp 10 MW = 13,410.2209 hp 50 MW = 67,051.1045 hp 100 MW = 134,102.209 hp
Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower are in one megawatt?
One megawatt (MW) equals 1,341.0221 horsepower (hp). Multiply any value in megawatts by 1,341.0221 to convert to horsepower.
How do I convert megawatts to horsepower?
Multiply the value in megawatts by 1,341.0221. For example, 5 MW × 1,341.0221 = 6,705.1104 hp.
How do I convert horsepower to megawatts?
Multiply the value in horsepower by 0.000745699872, or divide by 1,341.0221. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the megawatt to horsepower conversion exact?
Mechanical horsepower is defined as exactly 745.7 W and metric horsepower as 735.49875 W. SI conversions are exact.
What is the formula for megawatts to horsepower?
The formula is: hp = MW × 1,341.0221. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the watt.