Horsepower to Megawatt (HP to MW)

Horsepower to Megawatt Calculator

Horsepower (HP) to Megawatt (MW) Conversion

To convert Horsepower (HP) to Megawatts (MW), use the formula:

Conversion Formula

MW = HP ร— 0.000745699872

Where:

  • MW = Megawatts
  • HP = Horsepower

Example Calculation

If you have a power output of 10 HP, the calculation would be:

MW = 10 HP ร— 0.000745699872 โ‰ˆ 0.007457 MW

What is Horsepower (HP)?

Horsepower (HP) is a unit of power that was originally defined as the power needed to lift 550 pounds by 1 foot in 1 second. It’s commonly used to measure the power output of engines and motors.

What is a Megawatt (MW)?

A megawatt (MW) is a unit of power equal to one million watts. It is commonly used to measure the output of power plants and the power consumption of large electrical loads.

Horsepower (HP) to Megawatts (MW) Conversion Table

Formula: MW = HP ร— 0.000745699872

Example Values

Horsepower [HP] Megawatts [MW]
1 HP 0.00075 MW
5 HP 0.00373 MW
10 HP 0.00746 MW
20 HP 0.01491 MW
50 HP 0.03728 MW
100 HP 0.07457 MW

Author

  • Manish Kumar

    Manish holds a B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) and an M.Tech in Power Systems, with over 10 years of experience in Metro Rail Systems, specializing in advanced rail infrastructure. He is also a NASM-certified fitness and nutrition coach with more than a decade of experience in weightlifting and fat loss coaching. With expertise in gym-based training, lifting techniques, and biomechanics, Manish combines his technical mindset with his passion for fitness.

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