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Convert metric horsepower to megawatt

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

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  • 1 hk = 0.000735 MW
  • 1 MW = 1359.621617 hk

Metric horsepower to megawatt conversion table

metric horsepower megawatt
1 0.000735
2 0.001471
5 0.003677
10 0.007355
20 0.01471
50 0.036775
100 0.07355

Metric horsepower to megawatt formula

To convert metric horsepower to megawatt, multiply by 0.000735.

1 hk = 0.000735 MW
Example: 1 metric horsepower = 0.000735 megawatt

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 metric horsepower and megawatt conversion quiz

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25 metric horsepower equals 0.184 megawatt.

Correct answer: 25 metric horsepower = 0.0184 megawatt.

10 metric horsepower equals 0.00735 megawatt.

Correct answer: 10 metric horsepower = 0.00735 megawatt.

50 metric horsepower equals 0.0368 megawatt.

Correct answer: 50 metric horsepower = 0.0368 megawatt.

10 megawatt equals 1.36e+3 metric horsepower.

Correct answer: 10 megawatt = 1.36e+4 metric horsepower.

50 megawatt equals 6.8e+3 metric horsepower.

Correct answer: 50 megawatt = 6.8e+4 metric horsepower.

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