Convert Watts to Horsepower

Convert watts (W) to horsepower (hp) with our free online converter. Includes formula, conversion table, and common examples.

From

W

Watts

To

hp

Horsepower

How It Works

Divide the watt value by 745.7

Example: 1 W = 0.001341 hp

Watts to Horsepower Table

Watts (W)	Horsepower (hp)
1 W	0.001341 hp
2 W	0.002682 hp
3 W	0.004023 hp
4 W	0.005364 hp
5 W	0.006705 hp
6 W	0.008046 hp
7 W	0.009387 hp
8 W	0.010728 hp
9 W	0.012069 hp
10 W	0.01341 hp
12 W	0.016092 hp
15 W	0.020115 hp
20 W	0.02682 hp
25 W	0.033526 hp
30 W	0.040231 hp

Did You Know?

One mechanical horsepower equals 745.7 watts.
The concept of horsepower was invented by James Watt to market his steam engines by comparing them to horses.

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