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Convert gigawatt to metric horsepower

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

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  • 1 GW = 1359621.617304 hk
  • 1 hk = 0.000001 GW

Gigawatt to metric horsepower conversion table

gigawatt metric horsepower
1 1359621.617304
2 2719243.234608
5 6798108.08652
10 13596216.173039
20 27192432.346078
50 67981080.865195
100 135962161.73039

Formula to convert gigawatt to metric horsepower

To convert gigawatt to metric horsepower, multiply by 1359621.617304.

1 GW = 1359621.617304 hk
Example: 1 gigawatt = 1359621.617304 metric horsepower

Common mistakes in power conversion

  • 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 to/from metric horsepower conversion quiz

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2 gigawatt equals 5.44e+5 metric horsepower.

Correct answer: 2 gigawatt = 2.72e+6 metric horsepower.

20 metric horsepower equals 2.94e-6 gigawatt.

Correct answer: 20 metric horsepower = 1.47e-5 gigawatt.

10 metric horsepower equals 7.35e-5 gigawatt.

Correct answer: 10 metric horsepower = 7.35e-6 gigawatt.

50 metric horsepower equals 3.68e-5 gigawatt.

Correct answer: 50 metric horsepower = 3.68e-5 gigawatt.

10 gigawatt equals 1.36e+7 metric horsepower.

Correct answer: 10 gigawatt = 1.36e+7 metric horsepower.

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