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Horsepower (mechanical) to watts converter

Watts (W)745.6998716

1 horsepower (mechanical) = 745.6998716 watts

How to convert horsepower (mechanical) to watts

W = hp × 745.699871582

Multiply the number of horsepower (mechanical) by 745.699871582 to get watts. Going the other way, divide by 745.699871582 (or multiply by 0.0013410220896).

One horsepower (mechanical) is exactly defined as 745.699871582 watts (to 12 significant figures), and one watt is 0.0013410220896 horsepower (mechanical).

Worked examples

  1. Convert 5 horsepower (mechanical): 5 × 745.699871582 = 3,728.499358 3,728.499358 watts.
  2. Convert 12.5 horsepower (mechanical): 12.5 × 745.699871582 = 9,321.248395 9,321.248395 watts.
  3. Convert 250 horsepower (mechanical): 250 × 745.699871582 = 186,424.9679 186,424.9679 watts.

Quick-reference table

hpW
1745.6998716
21,491.399743
32,237.099615
53,728.499358
107,456.998716
1511,185.49807
2014,913.99743
2518,642.49679
5037,284.99358
7555,927.49037
10074,569.98716
1,000745,699.8716
Whp
10.00134102209
20.002682044179
30.004023066269
50.006705110448
100.0134102209
150.02011533134
200.02682044179
250.03352555224
500.06705110448
750.1005766567
1000.134102209
1,0001.34102209

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Frequently asked questions

How many watts are in 1 horsepower (mechanical)?

1 horsepower (mechanical) equals 745.6998716 watts.

What is the formula to convert horsepower (mechanical) to watts?

Use W = hp × 745.699871582. Multiply the number of horsepower (mechanical) by 745.699871582 to get watts. Going the other way, divide by 745.699871582 (or multiply by 0.0013410220896).

What is 100 horsepower (mechanical) in watts?

100 horsepower (mechanical) is 74,569.98716 watts.