How Many Horsepower in a Megawatt?

Quick Answer
1 Megawatt = 1,341.02 Horsepower

1 MW = 1,341.02 HP

Formula

HP = MW × 1,341.02

Conversion Table

Megawatts (MW)Horsepower (HP)
1 MW1,341.02 HP
2 MW2,682.04 HP
5 MW6,705.11 HP
10 MW13,410.2 HP
20 MW26,820.4 HP
50 MW67,051.1 HP
100 MW134,102 HP
500 MW670,511 HP
1,000 MW1,341,020 HP

Worked Examples

Convert 5 MW to HP:
5 MW × 1,341.02 = 6,705.11 HP
Convert 10 MW to HP:
10 MW × 1,341.02 = 13,410.2 HP
Convert 50 MW to HP:
50 MW × 1,341.02 = 67,051.1 HP

FAQ

How many Horsepower are in 1 Megawatt?
There are 1,341.02 Horsepower in 1 Megawatt. Formula: HP = MW × 1,341.02.
How to convert Megawatts to Horsepower?
To convert Megawatts to Horsepower, multiply the number of Megawatts by 1,341.02. For example, 10 MW = 13,410.2 HP.
How many Horsepower are in 100 Megawatts?
There are 134,102 Horsepower in 100 Megawatts. Calculation: 100 × 1,341.02 = 134,102.