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. One horsepower (mechanical) equals 745.6999 watts; one watts equals 0.001341022 horsepower (mechanical). The conversion is a linear scaling with no offset, so the same factor applies to any value.

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