📏 Watts to Horsepower (mechanical) Converter
Convert watts (W) to horsepower (mechanical) (hp) instantly, with the formula, a worked example and a conversion table.
Quick answer: 1 watt (W) = 0.0013410221 horsepower (mechanical) (hp). Formula: hp = W × 0.0013410221.
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Watts to Horsepower (mechanical) Converter inputs
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Watts to Horsepower (mechanical) conversion table
| Watts (W) | Horsepower (mechanical) (hp) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 W | 0.0001341022 hp |
| 0.5 W | 0.000670511 hp |
| 1 W | 0.0013410221 hp |
| 2 W | 0.0026820442 hp |
| 3 W | 0.0040230663 hp |
| 5 W | 0.0067051104 hp |
| 10 W | 0.013410221 hp |
| 20 W | 0.026820442 hp |
| 25 W | 0.033525552 hp |
| 50 W | 0.067051104 hp |
| 100 W | 0.13410221 hp |
| 1,000 W | 1.3410221 hp |
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How to convert watts to horsepower (mechanical)
Multiply the number of watts by 0.0013410221 to get horsepower (mechanical): hp = W × 0.0013410221.
Example: 5 W = 0.0067051104 hp.
The watt (W) and the horsepower (mechanical) (hp) are both units of power. Need the opposite direction? Use the hp to W converter.
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Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower (mechanical) are in a watt?
1 watt = 0.0013410221 horsepower (mechanical).
How do I convert watts to horsepower (mechanical)?
Use the formula hp = W × 0.0013410221. For example, 5 W = 0.0067051104 hp.
How do I convert horsepower (mechanical) back to watts?
1 horsepower (mechanical) = 745.69987 watts. Use the hp to W 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.