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Horsepower to Gigawatt
Convert measurements between Horsepower and Gigawatt.
Common conversions
100000hp = 0.0746 GW
500000hp = 0.3729 GW
1000000hp = 0.7457 GW
2400000hp = 1.7897 GW
3200000hp = 2.3862 GW
5500000hp = 4.1014 GW
Conversion information
1 Horsepower = 7.4570e-7 Gigawatt
HP (mechanical) ≠ CV (metric)
One billion watts, used in large power plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.