Watts to Horsepower Calculator

Calculate Horsepower

What is Watts to Horsepower?

Watts to horsepower is a conversion metric used to translate the amount of electrical power (measured in watts) into mechanical power (measured in horsepower). This conversion is commonly used in various fields like engineering and physics to quantify the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred. The standard conversion factor is that 1 horsepower is equivalent to approximately 745.7 watts.

Formula

The formula to calculate the conversion from watts to horsepower is:

\[ HP = \frac{W}{745.7} \]

Where:

Example

Let's say the power is 1491.4 watts. Using the formula:

\[ HP = \frac{1491.4}{745.7} \]

We get:

\[ HP = 2 \]

So, the horsepower (\( HP \)) is 2.