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Horsepower to Megawatt

Convert measurements between Horsepower and Megawatt.

Common conversions

100hp = 0.0746 MW
500hp = 0.3729 MW
1000hp = 0.7457 MW
2400hp = 1.7897 MW
3200hp = 2.3862 MW
5500hp = 4.1014 MW

Conversion information

1 Horsepower = 0.0007457 Megawatt

HP (mechanical) ≠ CV (metric)
One million watts, used in power generation.

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 megawatt?
One megawatt equals 1,000,000 watts.
Where is the megawatt used?
It is used to measure the power of power plants and large facilities.