Megawatts to Horsepower Converter
Convert megawatts (MW) to horsepower (hp) 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
- Horsepower
- 1,341.02 hp
How to use the megawatts to horsepower converter
- Enter the megawatts (MW).
- The results update as you type, or press Calculate.
- Read the horsepower first, then the supporting figures below it.
Formula
Horsepower = megawatts × 1,341.0220888438
Worked example
For example, with these inputs:
- Megawatts (MW): 1
the calculator returns:
- Horsepower: 1,341.02 hp
Megawatts to Horsepower table
| Megawatts | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 1 MW | 1,341.02 hp |
| 2 MW | 2,682.04 hp |
| 5 MW | 6,705.11 hp |
| 10 MW | 13,410.22 hp |
| 20 MW | 26,820.44 hp |
| 25 MW | 33,525.55 hp |
| 50 MW | 67,051.1 hp |
| 100 MW | 134,102.21 hp |
| 250 MW | 335,255.52 hp |
| 500 MW | 670,511.04 hp |
| 1,000 MW | 1,341,022.09 hp |
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.
Writing the units next to every number while you work is the simplest way to avoid mistakes. If the units do not cancel to leave the one you want, the calculation is set up wrongly.
For everyday use, three or four significant figures are usually enough. Engineering, science and trade documents may need more, and rounding should happen only at the end of a calculation.
Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower are in one megawatt?
1 MW = 1,341.02 hp.
How do I convert MW to hp?
Horsepower = megawatts × 1,341.0220888438.