Horsepower to Megawatts Converter
Convert horsepower (hp) to megawatts (MW) instantly. Power conversions help compare car engines in hp and kW, and air-con units rated in BTU/h against their electrical draw in watts.
Result
- Megawatts
- 0.000746 MW
How to use the horsepower to megawatts converter
- Enter the horsepower (hp).
- The results update as you type, or press Calculate.
- Read the megawatts first, then the supporting figures below it.
Formula
Megawatts = horsepower × 0.0007456999
Worked example
For example, with these inputs:
- Horsepower (hp): 1
the calculator returns:
- Megawatts: 0.000746 MW
Horsepower to Megawatts table
| Horsepower | Megawatts |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 0.000746 MW |
| 2 hp | 0.001491 MW |
| 5 hp | 0.003728 MW |
| 10 hp | 0.007457 MW |
| 20 hp | 0.014914 MW |
| 25 hp | 0.018642 MW |
| 50 hp | 0.037285 MW |
| 100 hp | 0.07457 MW |
| 250 hp | 0.186425 MW |
| 500 hp | 0.37285 MW |
| 1,000 hp | 0.7457 MW |
About this conversion
Power conversions help compare car engines in hp and kW, and air-con units rated in BTU/h against their electrical draw in watts.
Singapore adopted the metric system in the 1970s, replacing imperial units and traditional Chinese measures in most official uses. Metric units are now standard in schools, trade and government, but older units survive in property, markets and imported goods.
Unit conversion is simply multiplication by a fixed ratio. The ratio between two units of the same quantity never changes, so once you know it you can convert any value in either direction.
Frequently asked questions
How many megawatts are in one horsepower?
1 hp = 0.000746 MW.
How do I convert hp to MW?
Megawatts = horsepower × 0.0007456999.