Watts to Horsepower
Tech CalculatorsConvert electrical or mechanical Watts to Horsepower (hp).
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Horsepower (hp)
About This Tool
Convert electrical or mechanical power from Watts to Horsepower. Ideal for automotive enthusiasts and electrical motor specifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
One mechanical horsepower is exactly $745.699872$ Watts. For most general engineering tasks, $745.7$ W is the accepted rounding.
Brake Horsepower (BHP) is the power measured at the crankshaft. This tool converts the absolute power value from Watts to the Horsepower unit.
The term was adopted in the late 18th century by Scottish engineer James Watt to compare the output of steam engines with the power of draft horses.
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