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Convert gigawatt to horsepower

Here you can quickly calculate how many horsepower fit in one gigawatt.

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  • 1 GW = 1341022.089595 hp
  • 1 hp = 0.000001 GW

Gigawatt to horsepower conversion table

gigawatt horsepower
1 1341022.089595
2 2682044.17919
5 6705110.447975
10 13410220.89595
20 26820441.791901
50 67051104.479751
100 134102208.959503

Gigawatt to horsepower formula

To convert gigawatt to horsepower, multiply by 1341022.089595.

1 GW = 1341022.089595 hp
Example: 1 gigawatt = 1341022.089595 horsepower

Common power conversion mistakes

  • Horsepower comes in flavours: the metric horsepower is about 735.5 W while the mechanical (imperial/US) horsepower is about 745.7 W, roughly 1.4% stronger. The same engine therefore shows a slightly lower number in hp than in European hk/PS figures. Always state which horsepower you mean.

Quick gigawatt and horsepower conversion quiz

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1 horsepower equals 7.46e-6 gigawatt.

Correct answer: 1 horsepower = 7.46e-7 gigawatt.

2 horsepower equals 7.46e-6 gigawatt.

Correct answer: 2 horsepower = 1.49e-6 gigawatt.

10 gigawatt equals 1.34e+7 horsepower.

Correct answer: 10 gigawatt = 1.34e+7 horsepower.

2 gigawatt equals 2.68e+6 horsepower.

Correct answer: 2 gigawatt = 2.68e+6 horsepower.

2 horsepower equals 2.98e-7 gigawatt.

Correct answer: 2 horsepower = 1.49e-6 gigawatt.

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