Horsepower (Electric) to Gigawatts Converter

Horsepower (Electric)hp(E)

Gigawatts

Calculation: Horsepower (Electric) ➜ Gigawatts

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What is the formula to convert from Horsepower (Electric) to Gigawatts?

The formula to convert power value from the unit of Horsepower (Electric) to the unit of Gigawatts is:

Power_(Gigawatts) = Power_{(Horsepower (Electric))} × 746 / 1e9

Horsepower (Electric) unit in Power

Electric Horsepower (hp(E)) is a unit of power used to measure the output of electric motors. One electric horsepower is equal to approximately 746 watts.

Gigawatts unit in Power

The Gigawatt (GW) is a unit of power equal to one billion watts or 1,000 megawatts. It is commonly used to describe the output of large power grids or the total energy consumption of large regions or countries.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about "Horsepower (Electric) ➜ Gigawatts" Conversion

1. What is the conversion formula from Horsepower (Electric) to Gigawatts?

The formula to convert Horsepower (Electric) to Gigawatts in Power is:

Horsepower (Electric) * 746 / 1e9

2. How do I convert from Horsepower (Electric) to Gigawatts given a value in Horsepower (Electric) units?

To convert Power from Horsepower (Electric) to Gigawatts, you can use the following formula:

Horsepower (Electric) * 746 / 1e9

For example, if you have a value in Horsepower (Electric), you substitute that value in place of Horsepower (Electric) in the above formula, and solve the mathematical expression to get the equivalent value in Gigawatts.

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