Horsepower to Megawatt Calculator
Horsepower (HP) to Megawatt (MW) Conversion
To convert Horsepower (HP) to Megawatts (MW), use the formula:
Conversion Formula
MW = HP × 0.000745699872Where:
- MW = Megawatts
- HP = Horsepower
Example Calculation
If you have a power output of 10 HP, the calculation would be:
MW = 10 HP × 0.000745699872 ≈ 0.007457 MWWhat 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 × 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 |
