To convert horsepower to watts (hp to W) or to convert watts to horsepower (W to hp), you may use the converter above. Alternatively, to find out how many watts there are in "x" horsepowers, you may use the hp to watts table.
Below, you will find information on how to convert hp to watts and how to convert watts to hp, including the formulas and example conversions.
How to convert hp to watts?
1 Horsepower (hp) is equal to 745.69987 watts (W). To convert horsepower to watts, multiply the horsepower value by 745.69987.
For example, to convert 2 hp to watts, multiply 2 by 745.69987, that makes 1491.39974 W is 2 hp.
horsepower (hp) to watts formula
watts = hp * 745.69987
To convert between kilowatt and horsepower and view the tables, please visit kilowatt to horsepower converter.
How to convert watts to hp?
1 Watt (W) is equal to 0.0013410220924 horsepower (hp). To convert watts to horsepower, multiply the watt value by 0.0013410220924 or divide by 745.69987.
For example, to convert 1000 watts to hp, multiply 1000 by 0.0013410220924, that makes 1.3410220924 hp is 1000 watts.
watts to horsepower (hp) formula
hp = watts * 0.0013410220924
hp = watts / 745.69987
What is Horsepower?
Horsepower is a power unit to define the rate the work done to lift 550 pounds by one foot in 1 second. 1 mechanical horsepower = 745.69987 watts. 1 metric horsepower = 735.49875 watts. The symbol is "hp".
What is Watt?
Watt is a metric system power unit. 1 Watt = 0.0013410220924 Horsepower. The symbol is "W".
Please visit power conversion to convert all power units.