Watt (W) vs Horsepower (hp)
See the key differences, formulas, and conversion table.
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| Watt (W) (W) | Horsepower (hp) (hp) | Watt (W) (W) ← |
|---|---|---|
| 1 W | 0.001341 hp | 1 hp = 745.7 W |
| 5 W | 0.006705 hp | 5 hp = 3,728.5 W |
| 10 W | 0.01341 hp | 10 hp = 7,457 W |
| 20 W | 0.02682 hp | 20 hp = 14,914 W |
| 25 W | 0.033526 hp | 25 hp = 18,642.5 W |
| 50 W | 0.067051 hp | 50 hp = 37,285 W |
| 100 W | 0.134102 hp | 100 hp = 74,570 W |
| 200 W | 0.268204 hp | 200 hp = 149,140 W |
| 500 W | 0.670511 hp | 500 hp = 372,850 W |
| 1000 W | 1.341022 hp | 1000 hp = 745,700 W |
Watt (W) to Horsepower (hp) formula
Horsepower (hp) to Watt (W) formula
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Watt (W) vs Horsepower (hp) in practice
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Common mistake
Do not reuse the W to hp multiplier for the reverse direction. The reverse multiplier is 745.7, not 0.001341.
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