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Metric horsepower to Gigawatt

Convert measurements between Metric horsepower and Gigawatt.

Common conversions

100000CV = 0.0735 GW
500000CV = 0.3677 GW
1000000CV = 0.7355 GW
2400000CV = 1.7652 GW
3200000CV = 2.3536 GW
5500000CV = 4.0452 GW

Conversion information

1 Metric horsepower = 7.3550e-7 Gigawatt

Metric horsepower, used in European cars.
One billion watts, used in large power plants.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does CV mean?
CV stands for Metric Horsepower, a metric unit of power.
Are CV and HP the same?
No, 1 CV is approximately 0.986 HP.
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.