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Horsepower to Megawatts Converter

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1 hp = 0.0007457 megawatts

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Quick Answer

1 horsepower equals 0.0007457 megawatts. To convert horsepower to megawatts, multiply the value by this factor.

Key Facts

Reverse: 1 megawatt = 1,341.02 horsepower.

Horsepower to Megawatts Formula

Formula: value ÷ 1,341.02

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Horsepower to Megawatts Conversion Table

Horsepower (hp)	Megawatts (MW)
1 hp	0.0007457 MW
2 hp	0.0014914 MW
5 hp	0.0037285 MW
10 hp	0.007457 MW
25 hp	0.0186425 MW
50 hp	0.037285 MW
100 hp	0.07457 MW
250 hp	0.186425 MW
500 hp	0.37285 MW
1,000 hp	0.7457 MW

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert horsepower to megawatts?

Enter the value above and the result appears instantly — the calculation runs entirely in your browser. Formula: value ÷ 1,341.02.

What is the exact horsepower to megawatts conversion factor?

1 horsepower = 0.0007457 megawatts (shown to 6 significant figures — the converter itself computes at full precision). The reverse factor is 1 megawatt = 1,341.02 horsepower.

What are some common horsepower to megawatts conversions?

1 hp = 0.0007457 MW; 10 hp = 0.007457 MW; 100 hp = 0.07457 MW. Use the full conversion table below for more reference values.

Why do car specs list both hp and PS?

They are two flavors of horsepower: mechanical horsepower (1 hp = 745.7 W) is standard in the US, while metric horsepower or Pferdestärke (1 PS = 735.5 W) is common in Europe. Because 1 hp ≈ 1.014 PS, a 300 PS engine is about 296 hp — close enough for marketing, but not identical.

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