Convert horsepower (water) to megawatt
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to megawatt [MW], or Convert megawatt to horsepower (water).
1 hp (water) = 0.000746043 MW. To convert horsepower (water) to megawatt, multiply the value by 0.000746043; to go the other way, divide by it (1 MW = 1340.40531176 hp (water)). 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 (water) = 0.000746043 MW
- 1 MW = 1340.40531176 hp (water)
- 10 hp (water) = 0.00746043 MW
- 100 hp (water) = 0.0746043 MW
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Megawatt
1 hp (water) = 0.000746043 MW
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to MW:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 0.000746043 MW = 0.011190645 MW
Horsepower (Water) to Megawatt Conversion Table
| horsepower (water) | megawatt |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (water) | 0.000746043 MW |
| 2 hp (water) | 0.001492086 MW |
| 3 hp (water) | 0.002238129 MW |
| 5 hp (water) | 0.003730215 MW |
| 10 hp (water) | 0.00746043 MW |
| 20 hp (water) | 0.01492086 MW |
| 50 hp (water) | 0.03730215 MW |
| 100 hp (water) | 0.0746043 MW |
| 500 hp (water) | 0.3730215 MW |
| 1000 hp (water) | 0.746043 MW |
Horsepower (Water)
Horsepower (water) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of water flow or energy transfer, based on the power exerted by a water stream.
History/Origin
The water horsepower originated in the 19th century as a way to quantify the power of water wheels and turbines, with its value historically linked to the energy produced by a specific flow of water under certain conditions.
Current Use
Today, water horsepower is primarily used in hydraulic engineering and water power industries to specify the capacity of water turbines, pumps, and other hydraulic equipment.
Megawatt
A megawatt (MW) is a unit of power equal to one million watts, used to measure the output of power plants and the capacity of electrical systems.
History/Origin
The megawatt was introduced as part of the metric system to quantify large-scale power, becoming widely adopted in the 20th century with the expansion of electrical power generation and distribution.
Current Use
Megawatts are commonly used today to specify the capacity of power plants, electrical grids, and large-scale energy projects, facilitating standardized measurement of high power levels in various industries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (water) in megawatt?
1 horsepower (water) (hp (water)) = 0.000746043 megawatt (MW).
How do you convert horsepower (water) to megawatt?
Multiply the horsepower (water) value by 0.000746043. For example, 25 hp (water) × 0.000746043 = 0.018651075 MW.
What is 10 horsepower (water) in megawatt?
10 hp (water) = 0.00746043 MW.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (water) or the megawatt?
The megawatt is the larger unit: 1 hp (water) equals only 0.000746043 MW.