To convert watts to horsepower, use hp = W ÷ 745.6998715823. This Watts to Horsepower page gives a calculator, formula, table, and worked example for W to hp. It also explains the watt to horsepower relationship so you can convert watts to horsepower quickly and check the result.
Use this page to convert watts to horsepower, compare W to hp, and check the watt to horsepower conversion with a formula, examples, and a reference table.
Result: 1 Watt = 0.0013410221 Horsepower
The calculator converts 1 Watt to Horsepower and formats the result as 0.0013410221 Horsepower.
Formula
1 W = 0.0013410221 hp
Example: convert 1 watts to horsepower
Formula: hp = W ÷ 745.6998715823
Calculation: 1 ÷ 745.6998715823 = 0.0013410221 -> 1 watts = 0.0013410221 horsepower
Result: 1 watts = 0.0013410221 horsepower
| Watts (W) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 W | 0.0000134102 hp |
| 0.1 W | 0.0001341022 hp |
| 1 W | 0.0013410221 hp |
| 2 W | 0.0026820442 hp |
| 5 W | 0.0067051104 hp |
| 10 W | 0.0134102209 hp |
| 12 W | 0.0160922651 hp |
| 100 W | 0.134102209 hp |
| 500 W | 0.6705110448 hp |
| 745.7 W | 1.0000001722 hp |
The symbol for watt is W.
watt is a power unit supported by this converter. The symbol for watt is W.
Watts are used when comparing power values in calculators, reference tables, and technical notes.
This page uses the power conversion factor stored for watt to keep results consistent across the calculator and table.
The symbol for horsepower is hp.
Horsepower is a power unit traditionally used to describe mechanical output from engines and motors.
It is commonly used for vehicles, engines, pumps, compressors, lawn equipment, and other mechanical equipment ratings.
1 mechanical horsepower equals about 745.699872 watts or 0.745699872 kilowatts.
To convert watts to horsepower, use hp = W ÷ 745.6998715823. This is the main W to hp formula used by the calculator and table.
1 W equals 0.0013410221 hp.
1 hp equals 745.6998715823 W.
W to hp is the abbreviated form of watt to horsepower. It uses W for watt and hp for horsepower.