Horsepower to Watts Converter

One mechanical horsepower equals approximately 745.7 watts. Converting hp to watts is needed for car engines, industrial motors, and generators.

Formula

watts = hp × 745.7One mechanical horsepower equals approximately 745.7 watts.
Example: 5 hp × 745.7 = 3728.5 W

Common Values

HorsepowerWatt
0.5 hp372.8499358 W
1 hp745.6998716 W
5 hp3728.499358 W
10 hp7456.998716 W
25 hp18642.49679 W
50 hp37284.99358 W
100 hp74569.98716 W
200 hp149139.9743 W
300 hp223709.9615 W
500 hp372849.9358 W
1000 hp745699.8716 W

Unit Definitions

Horsepower
Symbol: hp

The Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power.

Watt
Symbol: W

The Watt (W) is a unit of power.

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