Converters
Horsepower to Watts Converter
Convert horsepower to watts instantly. 1 horsepower = 745.7 watts.
745.7
1 hp = 745.7 W
Common conversions
From 1 horsepower- Watts (W)745.7
- Kilowatts (kW)0.7457
- Megawatts (MW)0.0007457
- Metric Horsepower (PS)1.01387
How it works
Watts = Horsepower × 745.7
Multiply the number of horsepower by 745.7 to get watts. To go back, multiply by 0.001341021859. Examples: 1 hp = 745.7 W · 5 hp = 3728.5 W · 10 hp = 7457 W · 100 hp = 74570 W.
Frequently asked
How many watts are in a horsepower?
1 horsepower = 745.7 watts.
What is the formula to convert horsepower to watts?
Watts = Horsepower × 745.7
Is this conversion exact?
The conversion factor between horsepower and watts is defined by international standards and is exact to at least 10 significant figures here.
Can I convert in the opposite direction?
Yes — use our Watts to Horsepower converter, or multiply your value by 0.001341021859.
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