Watt to Horsepower Converter
How to Convert Watts to Horsepower
To convert from watts to horsepower, use the following factor:
1 Watt = 745.7 Horsepower
Example:
15 watts = 15 × 745.7 Horsepower = 11,185.5 Horsepower
Watt to Horsepower Conversion Table
| Watt | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 0.01 Watt | 7.457 Horsepower |
| 0.1 Watt | 74.57 Horsepower |
| 1 Watt | 745.7 Horsepower |
| 2 Watt | 1,491.4 Horsepower |
| 5 Watt | 3,728.5 Horsepower |
| 10 Watt | 7,457 Horsepower |
| 20 Watt | 14,914 Horsepower |
| 50 Watt | 37,285 Horsepower |
| 100 Watt | 74,570 Horsepower |
| 1,000 Watt | 745,700 Horsepower |
Watt0.01
Horsepower7.457
Watt0.1
Horsepower74.57
Watt1
Horsepower745.7
Watt2
Horsepower1,491.4
Watt5
Horsepower3,728.5
Watt10
Horsepower7,457
Watt20
Horsepower14,914
Watt50
Horsepower37,285
Watt100
Horsepower74,570
Watt1,000
Horsepower745,700
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.
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.