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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

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

  • 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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20 megawatt equals 2.72e+4 metric horsepower.

Correct answer: 20 megawatt = 2.72e+4 metric horsepower.

10 metric horsepower equals 0.0735 megawatt.

Correct answer: 10 metric horsepower = 0.00735 megawatt.

2 metric horsepower equals 0.000147 megawatt.

Correct answer: 2 metric horsepower = 0.00147 megawatt.

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