Converting from Megawatt (MW) to Horsepower, Metric (hp) | Power

What is Megawatt (MW)

Megawatt (MW) is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). It is equivalent to one million watts, representing a large amount of power commonly used in the context of industrial and utility-scale applications.

What is Horsepower, Metric (hp)

Horsepower, Metric (hp) is a unit of power commonly used in car engines and other machinery especially in Europe. It is defined as the power required to lift a mass of 75 kilograms against the Earth's gravitational force at the rate of 9.80665 m/s².

Conversion Formulas

To convert from Megawatt (MW) to Horsepower, Metric (hp):

horsepower=megawatt×1359.622

To convert from Horsepower, Metric (hp) to Megawatt (MW):

megawatt=horsepower×0.0007354988

Examples

1. Converting 4 Megawatts to Horsepower:

4MW=4×1359.622hp=5438.486hp

2. Converting 16 Horsepower to Megawatts:

16hp=16×0.0007354988MW=0.01176798MW

3. Converting 9 Megawatts to Horsepower:

9MW=9×1359.622hp=12236.59hp

Conclusion

Use these conversion formulas to easily convert between Megawatt (MW) and Horsepower, Metric (hp) for various power-related calculations.