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📏 Horsepower (mechanical) to Watts Converter

Convert horsepower (mechanical) (hp) to watts (W) instantly, with the formula, a worked example and a conversion table.

Quick answer: 1 horsepower (mechanical) (hp) = 745.69987 watts (W). Formula: W = hp × 745.69987.

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Horsepower (mechanical) to Watts Converter inputs

Result

1 hp =

745.69987 W

W = hp × 745.69987

1 horsepower (mechanical) = 745.69987 W · W to hp

Horsepower (mechanical) to Watts conversion table

Horsepower (mechanical) (hp)Watts (W)
0.1 hp74.569987 W
0.5 hp372.84994 W
1 hp745.69987 W
2 hp1,491.3997 W
3 hp2,237.0996 W
5 hp3,728.4994 W
10 hp7,456.9987 W
20 hp14,913.997 W
25 hp18,642.497 W
50 hp37,284.994 W
100 hp74,569.987 W
1,000 hp745,699.87 W

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How to convert horsepower (mechanical) to watts

Multiply the number of horsepower (mechanical) by 745.69987 to get watts: W = hp × 745.69987.

Example: 5 hp = 3,728.4994 W.

The horsepower (mechanical) (hp) and the watt (W) are both units of power. Need the opposite direction? Use the W to hp converter.

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Frequently asked questions

How many watts are in a horsepower (mechanical)?

1 horsepower (mechanical) = 745.69987 watts.

How do I convert horsepower (mechanical) to watts?

Use the formula W = hp × 745.69987. For example, 5 hp = 3,728.4994 W.

How do I convert watts back to horsepower (mechanical)?

1 watt = 0.0013410221 horsepower (mechanical). Use the W to hp converter linked on this page.

Are these conversions exact?

Yes – all factors use the internationally defined values (for example 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly, 1 pound = 0.45359237 kg exactly). Results are rounded to 8 significant digits for display.