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watts to horsepower

Convert watt to horsepower (mechanical) — instant, free, with the formula shown.

1 W=0.001341 hp

How to convert watt to horsepower (mechanical)

To convert watt to horsepower (mechanical), multiply by 0.00134102:

hp = W × 0.00134102

For example, 10 W × 0.001341 = 0.01341 hp.

W to hp conversion table

watts (W)horsepower (hp)
1 W0.001341 hp
2 W0.002682 hp
5 W0.006705 hp
10 W0.01341 hp
25 W0.033526 hp
50 W0.067051 hp
100 W0.134102 hp
250 W0.335256 hp
500 W0.670511 hp
1000 W1.341022 hp
Reverse: Horsepower (mechanical) to Watt

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W to hp — frequently asked

How many horsepower are in 1 watt?

1 watt = 0.001341 horsepower (W × 0.001341 = hp).

What is the formula to convert watt to horsepower (mechanical)?

Multiply your watt value by 0.00134102 to get horsepower (mechanical).

How do I convert 10 watts to horsepower?

10 W = 0.01341 hp. For 100 W the answer is 0.134102 hp. Use the calculator on this page for any other value.

When to convert watt to horsepower (mechanical)

1Car engines (hp ↔ kW)
2Electrical appliances (W, kW)
3Air conditioning (BTU/h ↔ kW)
4Renewable energy (MW, GW)

Power conversion — common questions

How many watts in 1 horsepower?

Mechanical: 1 hp ≈ 745.7 W. Metric: 1 hp (PS) ≈ 735.5 W. The mechanical definition is standard in the US/UK; metric is used in continental Europe.

How do I convert AC BTU/h to kW?

Divide BTU/h by 3,412 (or multiply by 0.000293). A 12,000 BTU/h AC ≈ 3.52 kW of cooling power.

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