Horsepower to Watt Converter
Horsepower Definition
Mechanical horsepower ≈ 745.7 watts.
History/Origin
Coined by James Watt to compare steam engines to draft horses.
Current Use
Widely used in the automotive industry.
Watt Definition
SI derived unit of power, equal to one joule per second.
History/Origin
Named after James Watt.
Current Use
Common unit for electrical power.