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 × 1.34102Horsepower (mech) → Kilowatt
kW = hp × 0.7457Watt → Kilowatt
kW = W × 0.001Kilowatt → Watt
W = kW × 1000Formula
PS = GW × 1359620One 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