Convert megawatts (MW) to mechanical horsepower (hp).
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MW
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KilowattkW
MegawattMW
Mechanical horsepowerhp
Metric horsepowerPS
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1341.02209
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WattW
KilowattkW
MegawattMW
Mechanical horsepowerhp
Metric horsepowerPS
BTU (IT) per hourBTU/h
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CONVERSION
1 MW ≈ 1341.02209 hp
6 significant figures
10 significant figures
15 significant figures
Precision changes displayed rounding, not calculation accuracy.
FORMULAhp = MW × 1341.02208959503
FORMULA & EXAMPLES
How to convert Megawatts to mechanical horsepower
hp = MW × 1341.02208959503
Multiply the MW reading by 1341.02208959503.
Worked examples
1 MW ≈ 1341.02209 hp
1 × 1341.02208959503 ≈ 1341.02209
10 MW ≈ 13410.2209 hp
10 × 1341.02208959503 ≈ 13410.2209
Frequently asked questions
Which horsepower definition is used?
Mechanical hp = 550 foot-pounds-force per second. Metric PS = 75 kilogram-force metres per second.
Megawatts to mechanical horsepower table
Fixed reference · Megawatt to Mechanical horsepower
Reference values use this page’s named pair and default context. Calculator precision and font settings do not change this table.
Megawatt (MW)
Mechanical horsepower (hp)
0
0
0.1
134.102209
0.5
670.5110448
1
1341.02209
2
2682.044179
5
6705.110448
10
13410.2209
25
33525.55224
50
67051.10448
100
134102.209
1000
1341022.09
Table results use 10 significant figures; decimal formula coefficients use up to 15. Calculations use the unit definitions before rounding. Extra digits do not improve measurement accuracy.