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Horsepower (mechanical) to megawatts converter

Megawatts (MW)0.0007456998716

1 horsepower (mechanical) = 0.0007456998716 megawatts

How to convert horsepower (mechanical) to megawatts

MW = hp × 0.000745699871582

Multiply the number of horsepower (mechanical) by 0.000745699871582 to get megawatts. Going the other way, divide by 0.000745699871582 (or multiply by 1341.0220896).

One horsepower (mechanical) is exactly defined as 0.000745699871582 megawatts (to 12 significant figures), and one megawatt is 1341.0220896 horsepower (mechanical).

Worked examples

  1. Convert 5 horsepower (mechanical): 5 × 0.000745699871582 = 0.003728499358 0.003728499358 megawatts.
  2. Convert 12.5 horsepower (mechanical): 12.5 × 0.000745699871582 = 0.009321248395 0.009321248395 megawatts.
  3. Convert 250 horsepower (mechanical): 250 × 0.000745699871582 = 0.1864249679 0.1864249679 megawatts.

Quick-reference table

hpMW
10.0007456998716
20.001491399743
30.002237099615
50.003728499358
100.007456998716
150.01118549807
200.01491399743
250.01864249679
500.03728499358
750.05592749037
1000.07456998716
1,0000.7456998716
MWhp
11,341.02209
22,682.044179
34,023.066269
56,705.110448
1013,410.2209
1520,115.33134
2026,820.44179
2533,525.55224
5067,051.10448
75100,576.6567
100134,102.209
1,0001,341,022.09

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Frequently asked questions

How many megawatts are in 1 horsepower (mechanical)?

1 horsepower (mechanical) equals 0.0007456998716 megawatts.

What is the formula to convert horsepower (mechanical) to megawatts?

Use MW = hp × 0.000745699871582. Multiply the number of horsepower (mechanical) by 0.000745699871582 to get megawatts. Going the other way, divide by 0.000745699871582 (or multiply by 1341.0220896).

What is 100 horsepower (mechanical) in megawatts?

100 horsepower (mechanical) is 0.07456998716 megawatts.