Megawatts to horsepower (mechanical) converter
Horsepower (mechanical) (hp)
1 megawatt = 1,341.02209 horsepower (mechanical)
How to convert megawatts to horsepower (mechanical)
hp = MW × 1341.0220896
Multiply the number of megawatts by 1341.0220896 to get horsepower (mechanical). Going the other way, divide by 1341.0220896 (or multiply by 0.000745699871582).
One megawatt is exactly defined as 1341.0220896 horsepower (mechanical) (to 12 significant figures), and one horsepower (mechanical) is 0.000745699871582 megawatts.
Worked examples
- Convert 5 megawatts: 5 × 1341.0220896 = 6,705.110448 6,705.110448 horsepower (mechanical).
- Convert 12.5 megawatts: 12.5 × 1341.0220896 = 16,762.77612 16,762.77612 horsepower (mechanical).
- Convert 250 megawatts: 250 × 1341.0220896 = 335,255.5224 335,255.5224 horsepower (mechanical).
Quick-reference table
| MW | hp |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1,341.02209 |
| 2 | 2,682.044179 |
| 3 | 4,023.066269 |
| 5 | 6,705.110448 |
| 10 | 13,410.2209 |
| 15 | 20,115.33134 |
| 20 | 26,820.44179 |
| 25 | 33,525.55224 |
| 50 | 67,051.10448 |
| 75 | 100,576.6567 |
| 100 | 134,102.209 |
| 1,000 | 1,341,022.09 |
| hp | MW |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0007456998716 |
| 2 | 0.001491399743 |
| 3 | 0.002237099615 |
| 5 | 0.003728499358 |
| 10 | 0.007456998716 |
| 15 | 0.01118549807 |
| 20 | 0.01491399743 |
| 25 | 0.01864249679 |
| 50 | 0.03728499358 |
| 75 | 0.05592749037 |
| 100 | 0.07456998716 |
| 1,000 | 0.7456998716 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower (mechanical) are in 1 megawatt?
1 megawatt equals 1,341.02209 horsepower (mechanical).
What is the formula to convert megawatts to horsepower (mechanical)?
Use hp = MW × 1341.0220896. Multiply the number of megawatts by 1341.0220896 to get horsepower (mechanical). Going the other way, divide by 1341.0220896 (or multiply by 0.000745699871582).
What is 100 megawatts in horsepower (mechanical)?
100 megawatts is 134,102.209 horsepower (mechanical).