Horsepower to Watts Converter
1 Horsepower equals 745.7 Watts.
1 Horsepower in Other Power Units
| 1 Horsepower | = | 745.7 Watts |
| 1 Horsepower | = | 0.7457 Kilowatts |
| 1 Horsepower | = | 0.000746 Megawatts |
| 1 Horsepower | = | 0.000001 Gigawatts |
How to Calculate Horsepower to Watts
To convert from Horsepower to Watts, simply multiply the value in Horsepower by the conversion factor of 745.7.
Formula:
Watts = Horsepower × 745.7
Calculation:
1 hp × 745.7 = 745.7 W
About the Horsepower
Horsepower is a unit of power, referring to the power an engine can produce. One mechanical horsepower is equivalent to approximately 745.7 watts. 1 HP equals 0.7457 kW. For a more detailed history, read more on Wikipedia.