Watts to Horsepower Converter

Convert watts (W) to different types of horsepower instantly

Mechanical Horsepower
1.34 hp(I)
Electric Horsepower
1.34 hp(E)
Metric Horsepower
1.36 hp(M)
Boiler Horsepower
0.10 hp(S)
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Understanding Power Conversion

Types of Horsepower

There are several types of horsepower units, each serving different purposes:

  • Mechanical Horsepower (hp(I)): 1 hp = 745.699872 watts
  • Electric Horsepower (hp(E)): 1 hp = 746 watts
  • Metric Horsepower (hp(M)): 1 hp = 735.49875 watts
  • Boiler Horsepower (hp(S)): 1 hp = 9,809.5 watts

Quick Conversion Formulas

To convert from watts:

  • Mechanical HP = Watts ÷ 745.699872
  • Electric HP = Watts ÷ 746
  • Metric HP = Watts ÷ 735.49875
  • Boiler HP = Watts ÷ 9,809.5