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Convert between watts, horsepower, BTU/h, and more
Watt to Horsepower (Electric)
| Watt | Horsepower (Electric) |
|---|---|
| 1 W | 0.00134 hp |
| 5 W | 0.006702 hp |
| 10 W | 0.013405 hp |
| 25 W | 0.033512 hp |
| 50 W | 0.067024 hp |
| 100 W | 0.134048 hp |
| 500 W | 0.670241 hp |
| 1,000 W | 1.340483 hp |
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Quick reference for frequently used power conversions
1 hp
= 745.7 W
Horsepower to Watts
1 kW
= 1.341 hp
Kilowatt to Horsepower
1 BTU/h
= 0.293 W
BTU per hour to Watts
1 MW
= 1,000 kW
Megawatt to Kilowatts
Understand power measurements with everyday examples
60 W
Traditional incandescent light bulb
1,500 W
Hair dryer or space heater
150 hp
Average car engine
1 MW
Small wind turbine
Common questions about power conversion
1 horsepower (mechanical) ≈ 745.7 watts. 1 metric horsepower ≈ 735.5 watts.
1 kilowatt = 1,000 watts. Kilowatts are commonly used for larger power measurements like appliances and vehicles.
A watt is the SI unit of power, equal to 1 joule per second. It measures the rate of energy transfer.
Complete list of 26 power units supported