How to convert watts to horsepower
Multiply the number of watts by 0.00134102. That is all there is to it, because the factor between watts and horsepower never changes.
Formula
hp = W × 0.00134102
Example: 1,000 watts × 0.00134102 ≈ 1.341 horsepower.
Watts to HP chart
| Watts (W) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 W | 0.001341 hp |
| 10 W | 0.01341 hp |
| 50 W | 0.067051 hp |
| 100 W | 0.134102 hp |
| 250 W | 0.335256 hp |
| 500 W | 0.670511 hp |
| 746 W | 1.0004 hp |
| 1,000 W | 1.341 hp |
| 1,500 W | 2.0115 hp |
| 2,000 W | 2.682 hp |
| 5,000 W | 6.7051 hp |
| 10,000 W | 13.4102 hp |
Values are rounded to six decimals below 1, four decimals up to 1,000 and two decimals above. The converter above shows more digits.
About the units
One horsepower is 745.6998716 watts.
Need the other direction? Use the HP to Watts converter. For every power unit at once, open the Power Converter.
Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower are in a watt?
There are 0.00134102 horsepower in one watt.
How do I convert watts to horsepower?
Multiply the number of watts by 0.00134102. For example: 1,000 watts × 0.00134102 ≈ 1.341 horsepower.
What is 1,000 watts in horsepower?
1,000 watts equals 1.341 horsepower.