Convert horsepower (metric) hour to megawatt-hour
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (metric) hour [hp*h] to megawatt-hour [MW*h], or Convert megawatt-hour to horsepower (metric) hour.
1 hp*h = 0.00073549875 MW*h. To convert horsepower (metric) hour to megawatt-hour, multiply the value by 0.00073549875; to go the other way, divide by it (1 MW*h = 1359.6216173 hp*h). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 hp*h = 0.00073549875 MW*h
- 1 MW*h = 1359.6216173 hp*h
- 10 hp*h = 0.0073549875 MW*h
- 100 hp*h = 0.073549875 MW*h
How to Convert Horsepower (Metric) Hour to Megawatt-Hour
1 hp*h = 0.00073549875 MW*h
Example: convert 15 hp*h to MW*h:
15 hp*h = 15 × 0.00073549875 MW*h = 0.01103248125 MW*h
Horsepower (Metric) Hour to Megawatt-Hour Conversion Table
| horsepower (metric) hour | megawatt-hour |
|---|---|
| 1 hp*h | 0.00073549875 MW*h |
| 2 hp*h | 0.0014709975 MW*h |
| 3 hp*h | 0.00220649625 MW*h |
| 5 hp*h | 0.00367749375 MW*h |
| 10 hp*h | 0.0073549875 MW*h |
| 20 hp*h | 0.014709975 MW*h |
| 50 hp*h | 0.0367749375 MW*h |
| 100 hp*h | 0.073549875 MW*h |
| 500 hp*h | 0.367749375 MW*h |
| 1000 hp*h | 0.73549875 MW*h |
Horsepower (Metric) Hour
A unit of energy representing the amount of work done by one horsepower over one hour, equivalent to 745.7 joules.
History/Origin
The horsepower hour was historically used to quantify energy in mechanical and engineering contexts, especially in the era of steam and early engines, but has largely been replaced by standard energy units like joules and kilowatt-hours.
Current Use
It is rarely used in modern practice, but may still appear in legacy systems or specific industrial applications to measure energy output or consumption related to horsepower-rated equipment.
Megawatt-Hour
A megawatt-hour (MW·h) is a unit of energy equal to one megawatt of power sustained for one hour.
History/Origin
The megawatt-hour has been used since the development of large-scale electrical power systems to quantify energy production and consumption, especially in power generation and grid management, becoming standard in the 20th century.
Current Use
It is commonly used today to measure electricity generation, consumption, and capacity in power plants, utilities, and energy markets worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (metric) hour in megawatt-hour?
1 horsepower (metric) hour (hp*h) = 0.00073549875 megawatt-hour (MW*h).
How do you convert horsepower (metric) hour to megawatt-hour?
Multiply the horsepower (metric) hour value by 0.00073549875. For example, 25 hp*h × 0.00073549875 = 0.01838746875 MW*h.
What is 10 horsepower (metric) hour in megawatt-hour?
10 hp*h = 0.0073549875 MW*h.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (metric) hour or the megawatt-hour?
The megawatt-hour is the larger unit: 1 hp*h equals only 0.00073549875 MW*h.