Online Power Units Converter
How to Convert from Gigawatt [GW] to Horsepower (electric)?
Online Prime Tools Logo
Online GPA Calculator

No Results

No results found for your search. Please try another term.

How to Convert from Gigawatt [GW] to Horsepower (electric)?

Convert power units easily from gigawatts to electric horsepower using this online converter. Understand the definitions, use cases, and important details for accurate power unit conversions.

Please check your input. It must be a valid numeric value.

Gigawatt [GW] to Horsepower (electric) Conversion Table

Gigawatt [GW] Horsepower (electric)

Custom Unit Conversion Table Generator – Instant Printable Conversion Tables

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.
Enter the ending number (positive decimal or integer > Start Value). Example: 10, 50, 100.
Enter the step size (positive decimal > 0 and < End Value – Start Value). Example: 1.0, 2.5.
Gigawatt [GW] to Horsepower (electric) Conversion Table
Gigawatt [GW] Horsepower (electric)

Explore More Power Units Converter

  1. How to convert from watt [W] to gigawatt [GW]?
  2. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to watt [W]?
  3. How to convert from exawatt [EW] to gigawatt [GW]?
  4. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to exawatt [EW]?
  5. How to convert from petawatt [PW] to gigawatt [GW]?
  6. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to petawatt [PW]?
  7. How to convert from terawatt [TW] to gigawatt [GW]?
  8. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to terawatt [TW]?
  9. How to convert from megawatt [MW] to gigawatt [GW]?
  10. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to megawatt [MW]?
  11. How to convert from kilowatt [kW] to gigawatt [GW]?
  12. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to kilowatt [kW]?
  13. How to convert from hectowatt [hW] to gigawatt [GW]?
  14. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to hectowatt [hW]?
  15. How to convert from dekawatt [daW] to gigawatt [GW]?
  16. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to dekawatt [daW]?
  17. How to convert from deciwatt [dW] to gigawatt [GW]?
  18. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to deciwatt [dW]?
  19. How to convert from centiwatt [cW] to gigawatt [GW]?
  20. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to centiwatt [cW]?
  21. How to convert from milliwatt [mW] to gigawatt [GW]?
  22. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to milliwatt [mW]?
  23. How to convert from microwatt [µW] to gigawatt [GW]?
  24. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to microwatt [µW]?
  25. How to convert from nanowatt [nW] to gigawatt [GW]?
  26. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to nanowatt [nW]?
  27. How to convert from picowatt [pW] to gigawatt [GW]?
  28. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to picowatt [pW]?
  29. How to convert from femtowatt [fW] to gigawatt [GW]?
  30. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to femtowatt [fW]?
  31. How to convert from attowatt [aW] to gigawatt [GW]?
  32. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to attowatt [aW]?
  33. How to convert from horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] to gigawatt [GW]?
  34. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to horsepower [hp, hp (UK)]?
  35. How to convert from horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to gigawatt [GW]?
  36. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
  37. How to convert from horsepower (metric) to gigawatt [GW]?
  38. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to horsepower (metric)?
  39. How to convert from horsepower (boiler) to gigawatt [GW]?
  40. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to horsepower (boiler)?
  41. How to convert from horsepower (electric) to gigawatt [GW]?
  42. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to horsepower (electric)?
  43. How to convert from horsepower (water) to gigawatt [GW]?
  44. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to horsepower (water)?
  45. How to convert from pferdestarke (ps) to gigawatt [GW]?
  46. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to pferdestarke (ps)?
  47. How to convert from Btu (IT)/hour [Btu/h] to gigawatt [GW]?
  48. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to Btu (IT)/hour [Btu/h]?
  49. How to convert from Btu (IT)/minute [Btu/min] to gigawatt [GW]?
  50. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to Btu (IT)/minute [Btu/min]?
  51. How to convert from Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s] to gigawatt [GW]?
  52. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s]?
  53. How to convert from Btu (th)/hour [Btu (th)/h] to gigawatt [GW]?
  54. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to Btu (th)/hour [Btu (th)/h]?
  55. How to convert from Btu (th)/minute to gigawatt [GW]?
  56. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to Btu (th)/minute?
  57. How to convert from Btu (th)/second [Btu (th)/s] to gigawatt [GW]?
  58. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to Btu (th)/second [Btu (th)/s]?
  59. How to convert from MBtu (IT)/hour [MBtu/h] to gigawatt [GW]?
  60. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to MBtu (IT)/hour [MBtu/h]?
  61. How to convert from MBH to gigawatt [GW]?
  62. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to MBH?
  63. How to convert from ton (refrigeration) to gigawatt [GW]?
  64. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to ton (refrigeration)?
  65. How to convert from kilocalorie (IT)/hour [kcal/h] to gigawatt [GW]?
  66. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to kilocalorie (IT)/hour [kcal/h]?
  67. How to convert from kilocalorie (IT)/minute to gigawatt [GW]?
  68. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to kilocalorie (IT)/minute?
  69. How to convert from kilocalorie (IT)/second to gigawatt [GW]?
  70. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to kilocalorie (IT)/second?
  71. How to convert from kilocalorie (th)/hour to gigawatt [GW]?
  72. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to kilocalorie (th)/hour?
  73. How to convert from kilocalorie (th)/minute to gigawatt [GW]?
  74. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to kilocalorie (th)/minute?
  75. How to convert from kilocalorie (th)/second to gigawatt [GW]?
  76. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to kilocalorie (th)/second?
  77. How to convert from calorie (IT)/hour [cal/h] to gigawatt [GW]?
  78. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to calorie (IT)/hour [cal/h]?
  79. How to convert from calorie (IT)/minute [cal/min] to gigawatt [GW]?
  80. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to calorie (IT)/minute [cal/min]?
  81. How to convert from calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to gigawatt [GW]?
  82. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]?
  83. How to convert from calorie (th)/hour [cal (th)/h] to gigawatt [GW]?
  84. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to calorie (th)/hour [cal (th)/h]?
  85. How to convert from calorie (th)/minute to gigawatt [GW]?
  86. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to calorie (th)/minute?
  87. How to convert from calorie (th)/second to gigawatt [GW]?
  88. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to calorie (th)/second?
  89. How to convert from foot pound-force/hour to gigawatt [GW]?
  90. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to foot pound-force/hour?
  91. How to convert from foot pound-force/minute to gigawatt [GW]?
  92. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to foot pound-force/minute?
  93. How to convert from foot pound-force/second to gigawatt [GW]?
  94. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to foot pound-force/second?
  95. How to convert from pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h] to gigawatt [GW]?
  96. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h]?
  97. How to convert from pound-foot/minute to gigawatt [GW]?
  98. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to pound-foot/minute?
  99. How to convert from pound-foot/second to gigawatt [GW]?
  100. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to pound-foot/second?
  101. How to convert from erg/second [erg/s] to gigawatt [GW]?
  102. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to erg/second [erg/s]?
  103. How to convert from kilovolt ampere [kV*A] to gigawatt [GW]?
  104. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to kilovolt ampere [kV*A]?
  105. How to convert from volt ampere [V*A] to gigawatt [GW]?
  106. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to volt ampere [V*A]?
  107. How to convert from newton meter/second to gigawatt [GW]?
  108. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to newton meter/second?
  109. How to convert from joule/second [J/s] to gigawatt [GW]?
  110. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to joule/second [J/s]?
  111. How to convert from exajoule/second [EJ/s] to gigawatt [GW]?
  112. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to exajoule/second [EJ/s]?
  113. How to convert from petajoule/second [PJ/s] to gigawatt [GW]?
  114. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to petajoule/second [PJ/s]?
  115. How to convert from terajoule/second [TJ/s] to gigawatt [GW]?
  116. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to terajoule/second [TJ/s]?
  117. How to convert from gigajoule/second [GJ/s] to gigawatt [GW]?
  118. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to gigajoule/second [GJ/s]?
  119. How to convert from megajoule/second [MJ/s] to gigawatt [GW]?
  120. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to megajoule/second [MJ/s]?
  121. How to convert from kilojoule/second [kJ/s] to gigawatt [GW]?
  122. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to kilojoule/second [kJ/s]?
  123. How to convert from hectojoule/second [hJ/s] to gigawatt [GW]?
  124. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to hectojoule/second [hJ/s]?
  125. How to convert from dekajoule/second [daJ/s] to gigawatt [GW]?
  126. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to dekajoule/second [daJ/s]?
  127. How to convert from decijoule/second [dJ/s] to gigawatt [GW]?
  128. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to decijoule/second [dJ/s]?
  129. How to convert from centijoule/second [cJ/s] to gigawatt [GW]?
  130. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to centijoule/second [cJ/s]?
  131. How to convert from millijoule/second [mJ/s] to gigawatt [GW]?
  132. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to millijoule/second [mJ/s]?
  133. How to convert from microjoule/second [µJ/s] to gigawatt [GW]?
  134. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to microjoule/second [µJ/s]?
  135. How to convert from nanojoule/second [nJ/s] to gigawatt [GW]?
  136. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to nanojoule/second [nJ/s]?
  137. How to convert from picojoule/second [pJ/s] to gigawatt [GW]?
  138. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to picojoule/second [pJ/s]?
  139. How to convert from femtojoule/second [fJ/s] to gigawatt [GW]?
  140. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to femtojoule/second [fJ/s]?
  141. How to convert from attojoule/second [aJ/s] to gigawatt [GW]?
  142. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to attojoule/second [aJ/s]?
  143. How to convert from joule/hour [J/h] to gigawatt [GW]?
  144. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to joule/hour [J/h]?
  145. How to convert from joule/minute [J/min] to gigawatt [GW]?
  146. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to joule/minute [J/min]?
  147. How to convert from kilojoule/hour [kJ/h] to gigawatt [GW]?
  148. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to kilojoule/hour [kJ/h]?
  149. How to convert from kilojoule/minute [kJ/min] to gigawatt [GW]?
  150. How to convert from gigawatt [GW] to kilojoule/minute [kJ/min]?

What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms power values from gigawatts, a large SI unit of power, into electric horsepower, a unit commonly used to rate electric motors. It helps bridge large-scale energy production measurements with motor power ratings for practical applications.

How to Use This Tool?

  • Enter the power value in gigawatts (GW) you want to convert.
  • Select the target unit as electric horsepower (hp electric).
  • Click the convert button to see the equivalent power in horsepower.
  • Use the result for comparing motor power ratings or equipment specifications.

Key Features

  • Converts from gigawatt (GW) to electric horsepower accurately
  • Uses standard conversion based on exact watt equivalences
  • Supports comparisons between large power generation and motor ratings
  • Browser-based and easy-to-use interface
  • Suitable for industrial, energy, and renewable power contexts

Examples

  • 0.5 GW equals approximately 670,241.29 electric horsepower
  • 2 GW converts to about 2,680,965.15 electric horsepower

Common Use Cases

  • Rating electrical output of large power plants and utility-scale facilities
  • Expressing total capacity of regional or national power grids
  • Specifying power output of large renewable energy projects
  • Comparing SI power units with motor horsepower ratings for industrial equipment
  • Sizing motor controllers and electrical supplies for heavy machinery

Tips & Best Practices

  • Ensure you convert gigawatt values representing large-scale power correctly to motor power ratings.
  • Use this tool to align power measurements between electrical generation and motor-driven equipment.
  • Remember electric horsepower here refers specifically to electric motors at 746 watts each.
  • Apply conversions mostly for aggregate or comparative analysis rather than precise small-scale equipment sizing.

Limitations

  • Conversion applies strictly to electric horsepower defined as exactly 746 watts, not mechanical horsepower.
  • Gigawatt units represent very large power amounts, so the tool is mainly for large scale or comparative use.
  • Precision and exact digit considerations are important for detailed engineering calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a gigawatt?
A gigawatt is a unit of power equal to one billion watts and is used to measure large scale electricity generation and power transfer.

What is electric horsepower used for?
Electric horsepower rates electric motors and drives, commonly used in motor specifications and industrial equipment ratings.

Can I use this tool for mechanical horsepower conversions?
No, this conversion tool is specifically for electric horsepower, which differs from mechanical horsepower.

Key Terminology

Gigawatt (GW)
An SI unit of power equal to one billion watts, used to express large power levels like those of power plants or grids.
Electric Horsepower
A unit of power equal to exactly 746 watts, used for rating electric motors and drives in engineering.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 gigawatt equal in watts?
Electric horsepower is exactly defined as how many watts?
Which use case best fits converting gigawatts to electric horsepower?

Share Us

Similar Calculators

Online Heat Flux Density Units Converter Online Weight and Mass Units Converter Online Fuel Consumption Units Converter Online Moment of Inertia Units Converter Online Length Units Converter