How to convert megawatts to horsepower
hp = MW × 1,341.02209Multiply the value in megawatts by 1,341.02209. To go the other way, multiply by 0.0007456998716 (or divide by 1,341.02209).
A megawatt is larger than a horsepower: one megawatt contains 1,341.02209 horsepower.
Worked examples
- 1 megawatt1 MW × 1,341.02209 = 1,341.02209 hp
- 5 megawatts5 MW × 1,341.02209 = 6,705.110448 hp
- 10 megawatts10 MW × 1,341.02209 = 13,410.2209 hp
- 20 megawatts20 MW × 1,341.02209 = 26,820.44179 hp
- 100 megawatts100 MW × 1,341.02209 = 134,102.209 hp
Megawatts to horsepower conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Megawatts (MW) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 MW | 134.10221 hp |
| 0.25 MW | 335.25552 hp |
| 0.5 MW | 670.51104 hp |
| 1 MW | 1,341.0221 hp |
| 2 MW | 2,682.0442 hp |
| 3 MW | 4,023.0663 hp |
| 4 MW | 5,364.0884 hp |
| 5 MW | 6,705.1104 hp |
| 6 MW | 8,046.1325 hp |
| 7 MW | 9,387.1546 hp |
| 8 MW | 10,728.177 hp |
| 9 MW | 12,069.199 hp |
| 10 MW | 13,410.221 hp |
| Megawatts (MW) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 12 MW | 16,092.265 hp |
| 15 MW | 20,115.331 hp |
| 20 MW | 26,820.442 hp |
| 25 MW | 33,525.552 hp |
| 30 MW | 40,230.663 hp |
| 40 MW | 53,640.884 hp |
| 50 MW | 67,051.104 hp |
| 75 MW | 100,576.66 hp |
| 100 MW | 134,102.21 hp |
| 250 MW | 335,255.52 hp |
| 500 MW | 670,511.04 hp |
| 1,000 MW | 1,341,022.1 hp |
About the units
Megawatt (MW)
One million watts; used for power plants and wind turbines (a modern onshore turbine is 3–6 MW). One megawatt equals 1,000,000 watts (W).
Horsepower (hp)
550 foot-pounds per second, about 745.7 W. US car and motor ratings use mechanical horsepower. One horsepower equals 745.6998716 watts (W).
Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower are in one megawatt?
There are 1,341.02209 horsepower in one megawatt, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert megawatts to horsepower?
Multiply the number of megawatts by 1,341.02209. For example, 10 MW × 1,341.02209 = 13,410.2209 hp.
How many megawatts are in one horsepower?
One horsepower equals 0.0007456998716 megawatts. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 1,341.02209.
What is 10 megawatts in horsepower?
10 MW = 13,410.2209 hp.
Is this MW to hp converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.