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Gigawatts to Metric Horsepower Converter

Enter a value to instantly convert between power units.

Precision4 dp

1 Gigawatt = 1359621.6173 Horsepower (metric)

Key Formulas

Kilowatt → Horsepower (mech)

hp = kW × 1.34102

Horsepower (mech) → Kilowatt

kW = hp × 0.7457

Watt → Kilowatt

kW = W × 0.001

Kilowatt → Watt

W = kW × 1000

Formula

PS = GW × 1359620

One gigawatt equals 1,359,620 metric horsepower (PS). This massive conversion reflects the scale difference between GW and PS.

Source: NIST SP 811

Frequently Asked Questions

Real-World Examples

1 GW equals 1.36 million PS.

1 GW = 1359620 PS

2 GW equals 2.72 million PS.

2 GW = 2719240 PS

0.5 GW equals 679,810 PS.

0.5 GW = 679810 PS

5 GW equals 6.8 million PS.

5 GW = 6798100 PS