To convert horsepower to megawatts, multiply by 0.0007456998716.
The calculation uses 1 hp = 0.0007456998716 MW. Results are displayed to at most 10 significant digits. Definitions can be exact while a displayed decimal is rounded. Match the displayed precision to your original measurement.
The formula
hp- Input unit: horsepower
MW- Output unit: megawatts
How to use this calculator
- Enter a value in hp.
- Multiply by the stored conversion factor.
- Read the result in MW; divide by the same factor to convert back.
Worked examples
Worked conversion
1 hp × 0.0007456998716 ≈ 0.0007456998716 MW.
Reverse conversion
0.0007456998716 MW ÷ 0.0007456998716 ≈ 1 hp. Rounding intermediate values can change the last displayed digit.
Frequently asked questions
What factor does this converter use?
It uses 0.0007456998716 MW per hp.
Why can another converter show a slightly different answer?
Check the unit convention first (such as US versus Imperial or decimal versus binary), then compare rounding. Measurement uncertainty is separate from the unit conversion.
hp to MW table
| hp | MW (rounded) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 0.0007456998716 |
| 2 | 0.001491399743 |
| 5 | 0.003728499358 |
| 10 | 0.007456998716 |
| 100 | 0.07456998716 |