Power Converter

Convert between watts and other practical power units.

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Common Benchmarks

Desktop PC 300 W
Microwave 1000 W
Car engine 100 hp
Refrigerator average 150 W
Electric kettle 1500 W
LED bulb 10 W

Formula

W = hp × 745.6998715823

Example

Example: convert 1500 horsepower to watts.

1500 hp = 1118549.80737341 W

Conversion table

horsepower (hp) watts (W)
1 hp 745.69987158 W
2 hp 1491.39974316 W
5 hp 3728.49935791 W
10 hp 7456.99871582 W
20 hp 14913.99743165 W
50 hp 37284.99357911 W
100 hp 74569.98715823 W

Explanation

These are both units.

How to convert horsepower to watts

  1. Start with the value in horsepower (hp).
  2. Multiply it by 745.6998715823.
  3. The result is the measurement in watts (W).

Example: 1500 hp → 1118549.80737341 W

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1500 horsepower in watts?

1500 horsepower is about 1118549.81 watts.

How many watts is 1 horsepower?

1 horsepower is about 745.7 watts.

How many horsepower is 1 watt?

1 watt is about 0.001341 horsepower.

What is the difference between horsepower and watts?

Both measure power, but they are commonly used in different contexts. The watt (W) is the SI unit and is widely used in electrical/device specs, while horsepower (hp) is a traditional unit often used to describe engines and machinery.

Where are horsepower and watts used?

Watts are common in electrical power/consumption (devices, appliances, lighting). Horsepower is commonly used for mechanical power (engines, pumps, compressors, machinery).

Why does 1 horsepower equal 745.7 watts?

Because horsepower (hp) is defined in terms of watts. In particular, 1 mechanical hp is about 745.7 W, so converting to watts uses that fixed definition.