Convert horsepower (metric) to gigawatt
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)] to gigawatt [GW], or Convert gigawatt to horsepower (metric).
1 hp (metric) = 7.3549875e-07 GW. To convert horsepower (metric) to gigawatt, multiply the value by 7.3549875e-07; to go the other way, divide by it (1 GW = 1359621.6173 hp (metric)). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 hp (metric) = 7.3549875e-07 GW
- 1 GW = 1359621.6173 hp (metric)
- 10 hp (metric) = 7.3549875e-06 GW
- 100 hp (metric) = 7.3549875e-05 GW
How to Convert Horsepower (Metric) to Gigawatt
1 hp (metric) = 7.3549875e-07 GW
Example: convert 15 hp (metric) to GW:
15 hp (metric) = 15 × 7.3549875e-07 GW = 1.103248125e-05 GW
Horsepower (Metric) to Gigawatt Conversion Table
| horsepower (metric) | gigawatt |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (metric) | 7.3549875e-07 GW |
| 2 hp (metric) | 1.4709975e-06 GW |
| 3 hp (metric) | 2.20649625e-06 GW |
| 5 hp (metric) | 3.67749375e-06 GW |
| 10 hp (metric) | 7.3549875e-06 GW |
| 20 hp (metric) | 1.4709975e-05 GW |
| 50 hp (metric) | 3.67749375e-05 GW |
| 100 hp (metric) | 7.3549875e-05 GW |
| 500 hp (metric) | 0.000367749375 GW |
| 1000 hp (metric) | 0.00073549875 GW |
Horsepower (Metric)
The metric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power defined as exactly 735.5 watts, used to measure the power output of engines and motors.
History/Origin
The metric horsepower was introduced in the late 19th century as a standardized unit to quantify engine power, primarily in Europe, replacing traditional units like the imperial horsepower. It was adopted for consistency in engineering and automotive industries.
Current Use
Today, the metric horsepower is used mainly in automotive, engineering, and industrial contexts to specify engine power, especially in regions that utilize the metric system. It is also used in some countries for rating motor and engine capacities.
Gigawatt
A gigawatt (GW) is a unit of power equal to one billion watts, used to measure large-scale electrical power generation or consumption.
History/Origin
The gigawatt was introduced as part of the metric system's adoption for expressing large power quantities, particularly in the context of electrical engineering and energy projects, becoming widely used in the 20th century with the growth of large power plants and national grids.
Current Use
Gigawatts are commonly used today to quantify the capacity of power plants, energy production, and national or regional power consumption levels, especially in the context of renewable energy projects and large-scale infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (metric) in gigawatt?
1 horsepower (metric) (hp (metric)) = 7.3549875e-07 gigawatt (GW).
How do you convert horsepower (metric) to gigawatt?
Multiply the horsepower (metric) value by 7.3549875e-07. For example, 25 hp (metric) × 7.3549875e-07 = 1.838746875e-05 GW.
What is 10 horsepower (metric) in gigawatt?
10 hp (metric) = 7.3549875e-06 GW.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (metric) or the gigawatt?
The gigawatt is the larger unit: 1 hp (metric) equals only 7.3549875e-07 GW.