Convert Megawatts (MW) to Horsepower (hp)
Enter a value below to convert Megawatts (MW) to Horsepower (hp).
Conversion:
1 Megawatts (MW) = 1341.0220888 Horsepower (hp)
How to Convert Megawatts (MW) to Horsepower (hp)
1 mw = 1341.0220888 hp
1 hp = 0.000745699872 mw
Example: convert 15 Megawatts (MW) to Horsepower (hp):
25 mw = 33525.552221 hp
Megawatts (MW) to Horsepower (hp) Conversion Table
| Megawatts (MW) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 mw | 13.410220888 hp |
| 0.1 mw | 134.10220888 hp |
| 1 mw | 1341.0220888 hp |
| 2 mw | 2682.0441777 hp |
| 3 mw | 4023.0662665 hp |
| 5 mw | 6705.1104442 hp |
| 10 mw | 13410.220888 hp |
| 20 mw | 26820.441777 hp |
| 50 mw | 67051.104442 hp |
| 100 mw | 134102.20888 hp |
| 1000 mw | 1341022.0888 hp |
Megawatts (MW)
Definition
A megawatt (MW) is a unit of power equal to 1,000,000 watts or 1,000 kilowatts. It is used to describe very large power outputs.
History
The megawatt became prominent in the 20th century with the construction of large-scale power plants. It provides a convenient scale for expressing the generation capacity of coal, nuclear, hydro, wind, and solar facilities.
Current use
Megawatts are used to rate power plant capacity, large industrial equipment, wind turbines, and data center energy consumption. A typical modern wind turbine generates 2–5 MW.
Horsepower (hp)
Definition
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power originally defined by James Watt as approximately 550 foot-pounds per second or about 745.7 watts.
History
James Watt coined the term 'horsepower' in the 1780s to market his improved steam engines by comparing their output to draft horses. Despite being over 240 years old, the unit remains in widespread use.
Current use
Horsepower is the standard unit for rating internal combustion engines, electric motors, and machinery in the United States, United Kingdom, and many other countries. Car specifications, lawnmowers, and industrial pumps all use hp.