Megawatt to Horsepower Converter

1 mw = 1,341.02 horsepower. Multiply megawatts by 1,341.02 to get horsepower; divide horsepower by 1,341.02 to go back.

1,341.02
horsepower → megawatts Formula: hp = mw × 1,341.02

megawatts to horsepower conversion table

megawattshorsepower
1 mw 1,341.02 hp
2 mw 2,682.04 hp
3 mw 4,023.07 hp
4 mw 5,364.09 hp
5 mw 6,705.11 hp
6 mw 8,046.13 hp
7 mw 9,387.15 hp
8 mw 10,728.2 hp
megawattshorsepower
9 mw 12,069.2 hp
10 mw 13,410.2 hp
20 mw 26,820.4 hp
50 mw 67,051.1 hp
100 mw 134,102 hp
500 mw 670,511 hp
1,000 mw 1,341,022 hp

How to convert megawatts to horsepower

Step 1

Take the value in megawatts.

10 mw

Step 2

Multiply by 1,341.02.

10 × 1,341.02

Step 3

Round to the precision you need.

= 13,410.2 hp

The factor is rounded to six significant digits; the copy button on any result gives the full-precision value.

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Frequently asked questions

How many horsepower are in a mw?
There are 1,341.02 horsepower in one mw. Going the other way, one hp is 0.0007457 megawatts.
How do I convert megawatts to horsepower?
Multiply the number of megawatts by 1,341.02. For example, 10 mw × 1,341.02 = 13,410.2 hp.
What is 5 megawatts in horsepower?
5 megawatts is 6,705.11 horsepower.
What is 100 megawatts in horsepower?
100 megawatts is 134,102 horsepower.