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Convert Horsepower (Mechanical) to Megawatt.
Input the value of horsepower below to convert instantly to megawatts with standard conversions, definitions, and equations.
How to Convert Horsepower to Megawatts
To convert horsepower (mechanical) to megawatt, we use the official conversion formulas. Below is the mathematical formula, plain-English explanation, and a worked example.
horsepower-to-megawatt-formula.py
# Mathematical Formula
Value in Megawatts = Value in Horsepower × 0.000746
# Worked Example (5 hp)
5 hp × 0.000746 = 0.0037 MW
What is a Horsepower (Mechanical)?
Horsepower (Mechanical) (hp)
A unit of power representing the work rate of a draft horse, equal to exactly 745.699872 Watts.
What is a Megawatt?
Megawatt (MW)
One million Watts. Used to measure power plant capacities.
Horsepower (Mechanical) to Megawatt Conversion Table
| Horsepower (Mechanical) (hp) | Megawatt (MW) |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 0.00075 MW |
| 2 hp | 0.00149 MW |
| 3 hp | 0.00224 MW |
| 5 hp | 0.00373 MW |
| 10 hp | 0.00746 MW |
| 15 hp | 0.01119 MW |
| 20 hp | 0.01491 MW |
| 25 hp | 0.01864 MW |
| 50 hp | 0.03728 MW |
| 100 hp | 0.07457 MW |
| 250 hp | 0.18642 MW |
| 500 hp | 0.37285 MW |
| 1000 hp | 0.7457 MW |
Megawatt to Horsepower (Mechanical) Conversion Table
| Megawatt (MW) | Horsepower (Mechanical) (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 MW | 1341.02209 hp |
| 2 MW | 2682.04418 hp |
| 3 MW | 4023.06627 hp |
| 5 MW | 6705.11044 hp |
| 10 MW | 13410.22089 hp |
| 15 MW | 20115.33133 hp |
| 20 MW | 26820.44178 hp |
| 25 MW | 33525.55222 hp |
| 50 MW | 67051.10444 hp |
| 100 MW | 134102.20888 hp |
| 250 MW | 335255.52221 hp |
| 500 MW | 670511.04442 hp |
| 1000 MW | 1341022.08884 hp |
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