Power
Convert mechanical horsepower (hp) to megawatt (MW). Power is energy per unit time — the rating of pumps, compressors, motors, and heat duties.
1 hp = 0.0007456999 MW
To convert mechanical horsepower to megawatt, multiply the hp value by 0.0007456999. To go the other way, divide by 0.0007456999 (or multiply by 1341.022).
| hp | MW |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0007456999 |
| 2 | 0.0014914 |
| 5 | 0.003728499 |
| 10 | 0.007456999 |
| 25 | 0.0186425 |
| 50 | 0.03728499 |
| 100 | 0.07456999 |
| 250 | 0.186425 |
| 500 | 0.3728499 |
| 1000 | 0.7456999 |
Rotating-equipment duties are quoted in kW or hp; heat duties in kW, MW, or BTU/hr.
Electrical input, shaft power, and hydraulic power differ by the efficiencies between them — label which one a number refers to.
Worked example. A power of 134.1022 hp is 0.1 MW.
Multiply the value in hp by 0.0007456999 to get MW. For example, 10 hp = 0.007456999 MW.
1 hp equals 0.0007456999 MW.
Rotating-equipment duties are quoted in kW or hp; heat duties in kW, MW, or BTU/hr.