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Convert W to hp
Convert watt (W) to horsepower (mechanical) (hp) instantly. Free, no signup, nothing is uploaded — everything runs in your browser.
Watt (W)
To
0.0013410221
Horsepower (mechanical) (hp)
Watt to Horsepower (mechanical) conversion table
| Watt [W] | Horsepower (mechanical) [hp] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 1.341022e-5 |
| 0.1 | 0.0001341 |
| 1 | 0.00134102 |
| 2 | 0.00268204 |
| 3 | 0.00402307 |
| 5 | 0.00670511 |
| 10 | 0.01341022 |
| 20 | 0.02682044 |
| 50 | 0.0670511 |
| 100 | 0.13410221 |
| 1,000 | 1.34102209 |
How to convert watt to horsepower (mechanical)
hp = W ÷ 745.7
Example: 1,000 W = 1,000 ÷ 745.7 = 1.34 hp
To convert back (horsepower (mechanical) to watt): W = hp × 745.7
What is a watt?
A watt (W) is the SI unit of power, equal to 1 joule per second.
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.