How many horsepower are in 1 megawatt?

1 MW equals 1341.02209 hp. This is an exact conversion factor defined by NIST.

How do I convert megawatts to horsepower?

Multiply the value in MW by the conversion factor. For example, 10 MW = 13410.2209 hp. Use our calculator above for instant results.

Is the megawatts to horsepower conversion exact?

Yes, this conversion is mathematically exact based on the international definition of these units (NIST SP 811).

Can I convert megawatts to horsepower offline?

Yes! OmniConvert runs entirely in your browser — no internet connection needed after the page loads. Your data never leaves your device, ensuring complete privacy.

What is the difference between megawatts and horsepower?

Megawatts (MW) and Horsepower (hp) are both units of power but belong to different measurement systems. 1 MW = 1341.02209 hp. Use the converter above to switch between them instantly.

Megawatts to Horsepower (MW → hp) — Free Online Converter

MW → hp Reference Table

MW	hp
0.001 MW	1.34102209 hp
0.002 MW	2.682044179 hp
0.003 MW	4.023066269 hp
0.004 MW	5.364088358 hp
0.005 MW	6.705110448 hp
0.006 MW	8.046132538 hp
0.007 MW	9.387154627 hp
0.008 MW	10.72817672 hp
0.009 MW	12.06919881 hp
0.01 MW	13.4102209 hp
0.02 MW	26.82044179 hp
0.03 MW	40.23066269 hp
0.04 MW	53.64088358 hp
0.05 MW	67.05110448 hp
0.06 MW	80.46132538 hp
0.07 MW	93.87154627 hp
0.08 MW	107.2817672 hp
0.09 MW	120.6919881 hp
0.1 MW	134.102209 hp
0.2 MW	268.2044179 hp
0.3 MW	402.3066269 hp
0.4 MW	536.4088358 hp
0.5 MW	670.5110448 hp
0.6 MW	804.6132538 hp
0.7 MW	938.7154627 hp
0.8 MW	1072.817672 hp
0.9 MW	1206.919881 hp
1 MW	1341.02209 hp
1.5 MW	2011.533134 hp
2 MW	2682.044179 hp
2.5 MW	3352.555224 hp
3 MW	4023.066269 hp
3.5 MW	4693.577314 hp
4 MW	5364.088358 hp
4.5 MW	6034.599403 hp
5 MW	6705.110448 hp
5.5 MW	7375.621493 hp
6 MW	8046.132538 hp
6.5 MW	8716.643582 hp
7 MW	9387.154627 hp
7.5 MW	10057.66567 hp
8 MW	10728.17672 hp
8.5 MW	11398.68776 hp
9 MW	12069.19881 hp
9.5 MW	12739.70985 hp
10 MW	13410.2209 hp
11 MW	14751.24299 hp
12 MW	16092.26508 hp
13 MW	17433.28716 hp
14 MW	18774.30925 hp
15 MW	20115.33134 hp
16 MW	21456.35343 hp
17 MW	22797.37552 hp
18 MW	24138.39761 hp
19 MW	25479.4197 hp
20 MW	26820.44179 hp
25 MW	33525.55224 hp
30 MW	40230.66269 hp
35 MW	46935.77314 hp
40 MW	53640.88358 hp
45 MW	60345.99403 hp
50 MW	67051.10448 hp
55 MW	73756.21493 hp
60 MW	80461.32538 hp
65 MW	87166.43582 hp
70 MW	93871.54627 hp
75 MW	100576.6567 hp
80 MW	107281.7672 hp
85 MW	113986.8776 hp
90 MW	120691.9881 hp
95 MW	127397.0985 hp
100 MW	134102.209 hp
120 MW	160922.6508 hp
125 MW	167627.7612 hp
130 MW	174332.8716 hp
140 MW	187743.0925 hp
150 MW	201153.3134 hp
160 MW	214563.5343 hp
175 MW	234678.8657 hp
180 MW	241383.9761 hp
200 MW	268204.4179 hp
225 MW	301729.9702 hp
250 MW	335255.5224 hp
275 MW	368781.0746 hp
300 MW	402306.6269 hp
350 MW	469357.7314 hp
400 MW	536408.8358 hp
450 MW	603459.9403 hp
500 MW	670511.0448 hp
600 MW	804613.2538 hp
700 MW	938715.4627 hp
750 MW	1005766.567 hp
800 MW	1072817.672 hp
900 MW	1206919.881 hp
1000 MW	1341022.09 hp
1200 MW	1609226.508 hp
1250 MW	1676277.612 hp
1500 MW	2011533.134 hp
1750 MW	2346788.657 hp
2000 MW	2682044.179 hp
2500 MW	3352555.224 hp
3000 MW	4023066.269 hp
4000 MW	5364088.358 hp
4500 MW	6034599.403 hp
5000 MW	6705110.448 hp
6000 MW	8046132.538 hp
7000 MW	9387154.627 hp
7500 MW	10057665.67 hp
8000 MW	10728176.72 hp
9000 MW	12069198.81 hp
10000 MW	13410220.9 hp
15000 MW	20115331.34 hp
20000 MW	26820441.79 hp
25000 MW	33525552.24 hp
50000 MW	67051104.48 hp
75000 MW	100576656.7 hp
100000 MW	134102209 hp

Values based on NIST SP 811 conversion factors

Why Convert Megawatts to Horsepower?

Converting between megawatts (MW) and horsepower (hp) is one of the most common power conversions. Whether for engineering, cooking, travel, or science, knowing how to quickly convert MW to hp saves time and prevents errors.

Power conversions (MW to hp) are essential for automotive enthusiasts, electrical engineers, and athletes. Car buyers frequently convert horsepower to kilowatts to compare engine performance across international brands. In electrical engineering, sizing generators and motors requires consistent power units to prevent overloads and ensure compatibility. Cyclists and rowers use power meters to track output in watts, converting these figures to estimate calorie burn or compare efforts. Misinterpreting power ratings can result in buying underpowered equipment or damaging electrical systems, highlighting the need for accurate conversion tools.

How to Convert Megawatts to Horsepower

To convert megawatts to horsepower, use the following formula:

hp = MW × 1341.02209

Example: 1 MW = 1341.02209 hp

For example, 5 MW = 6705.110448 hp, 10 MW = 13410.2209 hp, and 100 MW = 134102.209 hp. For larger values, 1000 MW = 1341022.09 hp. Conversely, 1 hp = 0.0007456998716 MW. Our calculator above performs this conversion instantly with full precision — no rounding errors.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

kW vs kWh: kW is power (rate), kWh is energy (total used).
HP variations: Mechanical HP (~745.7W) vs Metric HP (~735.5W).
Apparent Power: Watts vs Volt-Amps (VA) differ due to power factor.

Pro Tips

LED bulbs: A 10W LED replaces a 60W incandescent (saves energy).
Appliance labels: Check the back label for Wattage to avoid overloading strips.
Solar panels: Ratings are 'Peak Watts' (ideal conditions), expect less in reality.

What is a Megawatt?

A unit of power equal to 1,000,000 Watts.

Power plant output.

What is a Horsepower?

Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power. Mechanical horsepower is about 745.7 watts, while metric horsepower is roughly 735.5 watts.

Horsepower is the traditional unit for measuring the power of car engines and electric motors, particularly in the automotive industry.

Megawatts → Horsepower

Megawatts to Horsepower Formula