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Horsepower (Mechanic) to Gigawatts Calculator

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How to use this Horsepower (Mechanic) to Gigawatts Converter 🤔

Follow these steps to convert given power from the units of Horsepower (Mechanic) to the units of Gigawatts.

  1. Enter the input Horsepower (Mechanic) value in the text field.
  2. The calculator converts the given Horsepower (Mechanic) into Gigawatts in realtime ⌚ using the conversion formula, and displays under the Gigawatts label. You do not need to click any button. If the input changes, Gigawatts value is re-calculated, just like that.
  3. You may copy the resulting Gigawatts value using the Copy button.
  4. You can also reset the input by clicking on Reset button present below the input field.

Formula

The formula to convert given power from Horsepower (Mechanic) to Gigawatts is:

Power(Gigawatts) = Power(Horsepower (Mechanic)) × 745.699872 / 1e9

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Examples

1

Consider that a sports car engine produces 400 horsepower (mechanic).
Convert this power output from horsepower to Gigawatts.

Answer

Given:

Power in Horsepower (Mechanic) = 400 hp(I)

Converting Power from Horsepower (Mechanic) to Gigawatts...

The formula to convert from Horsepower (Mechanic) to Gigawatts is:

Power(Gigawatts) = Power(Horsepower (Mechanic)) × 745.699872 / 1e9

Substitute given Power(Horsepower (Mechanic)) = 400 in the above formula.

Power(Gigawatts) = 400 × 745.699872 / 1e9

Power(Gigawatts) = 0.00029827995

Therefore, 400 hp(I) is equal to 0.00029827995 GW.

2

Consider that a high-performance motorcycle engine generates 150 horsepower (mechanic).
Convert this power output from horsepower to Gigawatts.

Answer

Given:

Power in Horsepower (Mechanic) = 150 hp(I)

Converting Power from Horsepower (Mechanic) to Gigawatts...

The formula to convert from Horsepower (Mechanic) to Gigawatts is:

Power(Gigawatts) = Power(Horsepower (Mechanic)) × 745.699872 / 1e9

Substitute given Power(Horsepower (Mechanic)) = 150 in the above formula.

Power(Gigawatts) = 150 × 745.699872 / 1e9

Power(Gigawatts) = 0.00011185498

Therefore, 150 hp(I) is equal to 0.00011185498 GW.

Horsepower (Mechanic) to Gigawatts Conversion Table

The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Horsepower (Mechanic) to Gigawatts.

Horsepower (Mechanic) (hp(I))Gigawatts (GW)
0.01 hp(I)7.46e-9 GW
0.1 hp(I)7.457e-8 GW
1 hp(I)7.457e-7 GW
2 hp(I)0.0000014914 GW
3 hp(I)0.0000022371 GW
4 hp(I)0.0000029828 GW
5 hp(I)0.0000037285 GW
6 hp(I)0.0000044742 GW
7 hp(I)0.0000052199 GW
8 hp(I)0.0000059656 GW
9 hp(I)0.0000067113 GW
10 hp(I)0.000007457 GW
20 hp(I)0.000014914 GW
50 hp(I)0.00003728499 GW
100 hp(I)0.00007456999 GW
1000 hp(I)0.00074569987 GW

Horsepower (Mechanic)

Mechanical horsepower (hp) is a unit of power that measures the rate at which work is done. One mechanical horsepower is equivalent to approximately 745.7 watts. It is often used to rate the power output of engines and motors.

Gigawatts

A gigawatt (GW) is equal to one billion watts. It is used to measure large-scale power output, such as the capacity of entire power grids or large power plants. Gigawatts are used in the context of national or regional energy production.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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