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Convert hp to W
Convert horsepower (mechanical) (hp) to watt (W) instantly. Free, no signup, nothing is uploaded — everything runs in your browser.
Horsepower (mechanical) (hp)
To
745.6998715823
Watt (W)
Horsepower (mechanical) to Watt conversion table
| Horsepower (mechanical) [hp] | Watt [W] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 7.45699872 |
| 0.1 | 74.56998716 |
| 1 | 745.69987158 |
| 2 | 1,491.39974316 |
| 3 | 2,237.09961475 |
| 5 | 3,728.49935791 |
| 10 | 7,456.99871582 |
| 20 | 14,913.99743165 |
| 50 | 37,284.99357912 |
| 100 | 74,569.98715823 |
| 1,000 | 745,699.8715823 |
How to convert horsepower (mechanical) to watt
W = hp × 745.7
Example: 2 hp = 2 × 745.7 = 1,491.4 W
To convert back (watt to horsepower (mechanical)): hp = W ÷ 745.7
What is a horsepower (mechanical)?
A mechanical horsepower (hp) is a unit of power equal to about 745.7 watts. Standard for engine and motor ratings, especially in the US.
What is a watt?
A watt (W) is the SI unit of power, equal to 1 joule per second.