Convert Horsepower (mechanical) to Watts

Horsepower (mechanical) → Watts
hp × 745.6999 = W W × 0.001341022 = hp

To convert horsepower (mechanical) (hp) to watts (W), multiply the horsepower (mechanical) value by 745.6999. 1 hp = 745.6999 W, and 1 W = 0.001341022 hp. The conversion is a linear scaling with no offset, so the same factor applies to any value.

Going the other way? Convert W to hp.

hp to W table
Horsepower (mechanical) (hp) Watts (W)
0.1 hp 74.56999 W
0.5 hp 372.8499 W
1 hp 745.6999 W
2 hp 1491.4 W
5 hp 3728.499 W
10 hp 7456.999 W
20 hp 14914 W
50 hp 37284.99 W
100 hp 74569.99 W
500 hp 372849.9 W
1000 hp 745699.9 W
Common power ranges
Typical real-world values (kW)
Application Typical range
Small servo motor 0.05 – 0.75 kW
Mid-range servo motor 0.75 – 7.5 kW
Large industrial motor 7.5 – 75 kW
Heavy industrial drive 75 – 1,000 kW