Convert horsepower (metric) to megawatt
horsepower (metric)
Definition: The unit horsepower (symbol: hp) is a unit of measurement of power (the rate at which work is done). Mechanical horsepower, also known as imperial horsepower, is defined as approximately 745.7 watts (550 ft·lbf/s), while metric horsepower is approximately 735.5 watts (75 kgf·m/s). Boiler horsepower, albeit a less common measurement than either imperial or metric horsepower, is used for rating steam boilers, and is equivalent to 34.5 pounds of water evaporated per hour at 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 9809.5 watts. In addition, when rating electric motors, one horsepower is equal to 746 watts.
History/origin: The term horsepower was adopted in the late 18th century by James Watt to compare the output of steam engines with the power of draft horses. Watt was not the first person to compare the output of horses to that of engines. As early as 1702, Thomas Savery referenced horses when describing the output of an engine. It is believed that Watt built on this idea and introduced the term horsepower, largely in an effort to market his steam engine. The term was later expanded to include other types of output power such as the imperial and metric horsepower measurements commonly used today.
megawatt
Definition: Megawatt is a measure of power, the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred. For conversion purposes, its value is 1000000 times the reference unit, watt.
horsepower (metric) to megawatt Conversion Table
| horsepower (metric) [horsepower (metric)] | megawatt [MW] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 horsepower (metric) | 0.000007 megawatt |
| 0.10 horsepower (metric) | 0.000074 megawatt |
| 1 horsepower (metric) | 0.000735 megawatt |
| 2 horsepower (metric) | 0.001471 megawatt |
| 3 horsepower (metric) | 0.002206 megawatt |
| 5 horsepower (metric) | 0.003677 megawatt |
| 10 horsepower (metric) | 0.007355 megawatt |
| 20 horsepower (metric) | 0.0147 megawatt |
| 50 horsepower (metric) | 0.0368 megawatt |
| 100 horsepower (metric) | 0.0735 megawatt |
| 1000 horsepower (metric) | 0.7355 megawatt |
How to Convert horsepower (metric) to megawatt
1 horsepower (metric) = 0.000735 megawatt
1 megawatt = 1360 horsepower (metric)
Example
Convert 15 horsepower (metric) to megawatt:
15 horsepower (metric) = 15 × 0.000735 megawatt = 0.011032 megawatt
