Gigawatt to Horsepower Converter
1 GW = 1,341,021.86 hp
1 GW = 1,341,021.86 hp
Gigawatt to Horsepower Table
| Gigawatt (GW) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 13,410.22 |
| 0.1 | 134,102.19 |
| 1 | 1,341,021.86 |
| 2 | 2,682,043.72 |
| 5 | 6,705,109.29 |
| 10 | 13,410,218.59 |
| 20 | 26,820,437.17 |
| 50 | 67,051,092.93 |
| 100 | 134,102,185.87 |
| 500 | 670,510,929.33 |
| 1000 | 1,341,021,858.66 |
How to Convert Gigawatt to Horsepower
To convert Gigawatt (GW) to Horsepower (hp), use the formula: 1 GW = 1,341,021.86 hp.
For example, to convert 5 GW to hp: 5 GW = 6,705,109.29 hp. Similarly, 10 GW = 13,410,218.59 hp, 25 GW = 33,525,546.47 hp, and 100 GW = 134,102,185.87 hp.
To convert in the other direction, 1 hp = 0.0000007457 GW. Simply enter your value in either field above for instant bi-directional conversion.
What is a Gigawatt?
A gigawatt (GW) equals 1,000,000,000 watts. Gigawatts are used for national power grid capacity and large power plants.
What is a Horsepower?
A horsepower (hp) is about 745.7 watts — originally defined by James Watt. Horsepower is the standard unit for engine power in the US and UK.
Common Gigawatt to Horsepower Conversions
Here are some frequently looked-up conversions between Gigawatt and Horsepower:
- 1 GW = 1,341,021.86 hp
- 5 GW = 6,705,109.29 hp
- 10 GW = 13,410,218.59 hp
- 25 GW = 33,525,546.47 hp
- 100 GW = 134,102,185.87 hp