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Gigawatt to Horsepower

Convert measurements between Gigawatt and Horsepower.

Common conversions

10000GW = 1.34e+10 hp
50000GW = 6.71e+10 hp
100000GW = 1.34e+11 hp
240000GW = 3.22e+11 hp
320000GW = 4.29e+11 hp
550000GW = 7.38e+11 hp

Conversion information

1 Gigawatt = 1.3410e+6 Horsepower

One billion watts, used in large power plants.
HP (mechanical) ≠ CV (metric)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many watts are in a gigawatt?
One gigawatt equals 1,000,000,000 watts.
Where is the gigawatt used?
It is used to measure the power of large power plants and national grids.
What does HP mean?
HP stands for Horsepower, an imperial unit of power.
How many watts are in 1 HP?
1 HP equals 745.7 watts.