Horsepower and Watts Conversion
Convert between horsepower (HP) and watts for electrical, mechanical, and metric HP types.
Converting power levels between the imperial horsepower (hp) unit and the metric watt (W) unit is known as horsepower and watts conversion. This conversion enables power measurements from various systems and standards to be interchangeable and compared.
The main goal of converting horsepower to watts is to give a consistent way to express power output and consumption across a variety of sectors and applications. It enables consumers, engineers, and technicians to comprehend and assess the power ratings, efficiency, and performance requirements of equipment, automobiles, and electrical appliances.
Applications
- Automotive Industry
- Industrial Machinery
- Electrical Appliances
- Renewable Energy Systems
- Aviation and Aerospace
About This Calculator
This converter makes it easier to convert between horsepower (hp) and watts (W) by supporting a variety of unit types — including electrical, metric, and mechanical. It makes it simple to convert horsepower to watts and watts to horsepower.
Horsepower Unit Conversions
| Horsepower Type | Equivalent in Watts |
|---|---|
| Electrical HP | 746 W |
| Mechanical HP | 745.69987 W |
| Metric HP | 735.49875 W |
Formula
where:
- = Horsepower
- = Power in Watts
- = Value of one HP unit (see conversion table above)
Inputs
The value to convert
1 = Electrical (746 W/hp), 2 = Mechanical (745.699872 W/hp), 3 = Metric (735.49875 W/hp)
1 = convert horsepower to watts, 2 = convert watts to horsepower