Convert megawatt to metric horsepower
Here you can quickly calculate how many metric horsepower fit in one megawatt.
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- 1 MW = 1359.621617 hk
- 1 hk = 0.000735 MW
Example: megawatt to metric horsepower
- 1 megawatt = 1359.621617 metric horsepower
Megawatt to metric horsepower conversion table
| megawatt | metric horsepower |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1359.621617 |
| 2 | 2719.243235 |
| 5 | 6798.108087 |
| 10 | 13596.216173 |
| 20 | 27192.432346 |
| 50 | 67981.080865 |
| 100 | 135962.16173 |
Megawatt to metric horsepower formula
To convert megawatt to metric horsepower, multiply by 1359.621617.
1 MW = 1359.621617 hk
Example: 1 megawatt = 1359.621617 metric horsepower
Common power conversion mistakes
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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 and metric horsepower conversion quiz
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25 metric horsepower equals 0.0184 megawatt.
Correct answer: 25 metric horsepower = 0.0184 megawatt.
50 megawatt equals 340 000 metric horsepower.
Correct answer: 50 megawatt = 68 000 metric horsepower.
2 metric horsepower equals 0.0147 megawatt.
Correct answer: 2 metric horsepower = 0.00147 megawatt.
50 megawatt equals 68 000 metric horsepower.
Correct answer: 50 megawatt = 68 000 metric horsepower.
1 megawatt equals 1 360 metric horsepower.
Correct answer: 1 megawatt = 1 360 metric horsepower.