Convert megawatt to horsepower
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- 1 MW = 1341.02209 hp
- 1 hp = 0.000746 MW
Conversion from megawatt to horsepower example
- 1 megawatt = 1341.02209 horsepower
Megawatt to horsepower conversion table
| megawatt | horsepower |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1341.02209 |
| 2 | 2682.044179 |
| 5 | 6705.110448 |
| 10 | 13410.220896 |
| 20 | 26820.441792 |
| 50 | 67051.10448 |
| 100 | 134102.20896 |
Formula to convert megawatt to horsepower
To convert megawatt to horsepower, multiply by 1341.02209.
1 MW = 1341.02209 hp
Example: 1 megawatt = 1341.02209 horsepower
Common mistakes in power conversion
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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 megawatt to/from horsepower conversion quiz
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5 megawatt equals 6.71e+3 horsepower.
Correct answer: 5 megawatt = 6.71e+3 horsepower.
1 horsepower equals 0.00746 megawatt.
Correct answer: 1 horsepower = 0.000746 megawatt.
1 megawatt equals 1.34e+3 horsepower.
Correct answer: 1 megawatt = 1.34e+3 horsepower.
10 horsepower equals 0.00746 megawatt.
Correct answer: 10 horsepower = 0.00746 megawatt.