Horsepower (mechanical) to Gigawatt Converter
1 hp = 7.456999E-7 GW
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FORMULA
1 hp = 7.456999E-7 GW
CONVERSION TABLE
| Horsepower (mechanical) (hp) | Gigawatt (GW) |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 7.456999 × 10⁻⁷ GW |
| 5 hp | 0.0000037285 GW |
| 10 hp | 0.000007457 GW |
| 25 hp | 0.0000186425 GW |
| 50 hp | 0.000037285 GW |
| 100 hp | 0.00007457 GW |
| 250 hp | 0.000186425 GW |
| 500 hp | 0.0003728499 GW |
| 1,000 hp | 0.0007456999 GW |
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About Horsepower (mechanical) (hp)
The mechanical horsepower equals approximately 745.7 watts and was defined by James Watt to compare steam engine output to draft horses. Car engines, outboard motors, and lawnmowers in North America are rated in horsepower. A typical family sedan produces 150-200 hp, while Formula 1 engines exceed 1,000 hp.
About Gigawatt (GW)
One billion watts, the gigawatt is used for national-scale power generation statistics and major infrastructure. The Hoover Dam produces about 2 GW at peak, and the Three Gorges Dam in China has a capacity of 22.5 GW. The famously quoted '1.21 gigawatts' from Back to the Future is actually a plausible lightning bolt power level.
How to Convert Horsepower (mechanical) to Gigawatt
The conversion formula is: 1 hp = 7.456999E-7 GW. To convert from Horsepower (mechanical) (hp) to Gigawatt (GW), use the formula above or the interactive converter at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Gigawatt in 1 Horsepower (mechanical)?
1 Horsepower (mechanical) (hp) equals 7.456999E-7 Gigawatt (GW).
How to convert Horsepower (mechanical) to Gigawatt?
Multiply the Horsepower (mechanical) value by 7.456999E-7 to get the equivalent in Gigawatt. Formula: 1 hp = 7.456999E-7 GW
What is the formula for Horsepower (mechanical) to Gigawatt conversion?
1 hp = 7.456999E-7 GW