Horsepower to Watts
1 Horsepower = 745.7 Watts
745.7
About these units
Horsepower
Horsepower equals about 746 watts and traditionally compared engine output to the work of a horse. It's still used for cars and machinery.
Watts
The watt is the SI unit of power, equal to one joule per second. It measures the rate of energy use, such as a light bulb's draw.
Conversion formula
To convert Horsepower to Watt, multiply the value by 745.7.
Quick reference
| Horsepower | Watts |
|---|---|
| 1 | 745.7 |
| 2 | 1,491.4 |
| 5 | 3,728.5 |
| 10 | 7,457 |
| 100 | 74,570 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many Watts are in one Horsepower?
- 1 Horsepower = 745.7 Watts.
- How many Horsepower are in one Watt?
- 1 Watt = 0.001341021859 (1.341021859 × 10⁻³) Horsepower.
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