Horsepower to Watt Converter
Convert horsepower to watts with this free power converter. The exact relationship used on this page is 1 horsepower = 745.699871582 watts. Type any number — the result updates instantly, works on phones and desktops, and is ready to copy into homework, a spec sheet, or a shopping list.
Formula: Watt = Horsepower × 745.699871582
How to convert horsepower to watts
- Enter the value in horsepower in the converter.
- Read the equivalent amount in watts.
- Use the swap link if you need watt to horsepower instead.
- Check the table for common values without typing.
Worked examples
- 1 hp = 745.6998716 W
- 5 hp = 3,728.499358 W
- 10 hp = 7,456.998716 W
- 25 hp = 18,642.49679 W
Conversion table
Common horsepower values converted to watts.
| hp | W |
|---|---|
| 1 | 745.6998716 |
| 2 | 1,491.399743 |
| 3 | 2,237.099615 |
| 4 | 2,982.799486 |
| 5 | 3,728.499358 |
| 6 | 4,474.199229 |
| 7 | 5,219.899101 |
| 8 | 5,965.598973 |
| 9 | 6,711.298844 |
| 10 | 7,456.998716 |
| 20 | 14,913.99743 |
| 50 | 37,284.99358 |
| 100 | 74,569.98716 |
| 250 | 186,424.9679 |
| 500 | 372,849.9358 |
| 1,000 | 745,699.8716 |
About this conversion
Horsepower (hp) and Watt (W) are both power units. Power is energy per time. Bookmark this URL when you convert horsepower to watts often, then explore related pairs in the same category if you need a different target unit.
Need the other direction? Open the watt to horsepower converter.
FAQ
How many watts are in 1 horsepower?+
1 horsepower equals 745.699871582 watts.
What is the formula to convert horsepower to watts?+
Watt = Horsepower × 745.699871582
How do I convert horsepower to watts by hand?+
Multiply the horsepower value by 745.699871582. Example: 10 horsepower × 745.699871582 = 7456.99871582 watts.
Is this hp to W converter accurate?+
Yes. Linear conversions use internationally agreed factors relative to SI. Temperature and inverse fuel units use the standard offset or reciprocal formulas, not a guessed scale factor.