Megawatts to Horsepower
Convert megawatts (MW) to horsepower (hp). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
How to convert megawatts to horsepower
To convert megawatts to horsepower, multiply the number of megawatts by 1,341.02209.
Example
Convert 5 megawatts to horsepower:
Megawatt to horsepower conversion chart
| Megawatts (MW) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 MW | 1,341.022 hp |
| 2 MW | 2,682.044 hp |
| 3 MW | 4,023.066 hp |
| 4 MW | 5,364.088 hp |
| 5 MW | 6,705.11 hp |
| 6 MW | 8,046.133 hp |
| 7 MW | 9,387.155 hp |
| 8 MW | 10,728.18 hp |
| 9 MW | 12,069.2 hp |
| 10 MW | 13,410.22 hp |
| 12 MW | 16,092.27 hp |
| 15 MW | 20,115.33 hp |
| 20 MW | 26,820.44 hp |
| 25 MW | 33,525.55 hp |
| 30 MW | 40,230.66 hp |
| 40 MW | 53,640.88 hp |
| 50 MW | 67,051.1 hp |
| 60 MW | 80,461.33 hp |
| 70 MW | 93,871.55 hp |
| 75 MW | 100,576.7 hp |
| 80 MW | 107,281.8 hp |
| 90 MW | 120,692 hp |
| 100 MW | 134,102.2 hp |
| 150 MW | 201,153.3 hp |
| 200 MW | 268,204.4 hp |
| 250 MW | 335,255.5 hp |
| 500 MW | 670,511 hp |
| 1,000 MW | 1,341,022 hp |
Going the other way? See the horsepower to megawatts chart.
About the units
Megawatt (MW)
A megawatt is 1,000,000 watts. Power plants and wind turbines are rated in megawatts.
Horsepower (hp)
Mechanical (imperial) horsepower is 550 foot-pounds per second, about 745.7 watts. US car engines are rated in it.
Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower are in a megawatt?
There are 1,341.02209 horsepower in a megawatt.
How many megawatts are in a horsepower?
There are 0.0007456998716 megawatts in a horsepower.
How do you convert megawatts to horsepower?
To convert megawatts to horsepower, multiply the number of megawatts by 1,341.02209.
What is 5 megawatts in horsepower?
5 megawatts equals 6,705.11 horsepower.
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