Horsepower to Megawatt Converter
Convert horsepower to megawatts with this free power converter. The exact relationship used on this page is 1 horsepower = 0.000745699871582 megawatts. Type any number — the result updates instantly, works on phones and desktops, and is ready to copy into homework, a spec sheet, or a shopping list.
Formula: Megawatt = Horsepower × 0.000745699871582
How to convert horsepower to megawatts
- Enter the value in horsepower in the converter.
- Read the equivalent amount in megawatts.
- Use the swap link if you need megawatt to horsepower instead.
- Check the table for common values without typing.
Worked examples
- 1 hp = 0.0007456998716 MW
- 5 hp = 0.003728499358 MW
- 10 hp = 0.007456998716 MW
- 25 hp = 0.01864249679 MW
Conversion table
Common horsepower values converted to megawatts.
| hp | MW |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0007456998716 |
| 2 | 0.001491399743 |
| 3 | 0.002237099615 |
| 4 | 0.002982799486 |
| 5 | 0.003728499358 |
| 6 | 0.004474199229 |
| 7 | 0.005219899101 |
| 8 | 0.005965598973 |
| 9 | 0.006711298844 |
| 10 | 0.007456998716 |
| 20 | 0.01491399743 |
| 50 | 0.03728499358 |
| 100 | 0.07456998716 |
| 250 | 0.1864249679 |
| 500 | 0.3728499358 |
| 1,000 | 0.7456998716 |
About this conversion
Horsepower (hp) and Megawatt (MW) are both power units. Power is energy per time. Bookmark this URL when you convert horsepower to megawatts often, then explore related pairs in the same category if you need a different target unit.
Need the other direction? Open the megawatt to horsepower converter.
FAQ
How many megawatts are in 1 horsepower?+
1 horsepower equals 0.000745699871582 megawatts.
What is the formula to convert horsepower to megawatts?+
Megawatt = Horsepower × 0.000745699871582
How do I convert horsepower to megawatts by hand?+
Multiply the horsepower value by 0.000745699871582. Example: 10 horsepower × 0.000745699871582 = 0.00745699871582 megawatts.
Is this hp to MW converter accurate?+
Yes. Linear conversions use internationally agreed factors relative to SI. Temperature and inverse fuel units use the standard offset or reciprocal formulas, not a guessed scale factor.