Watt to Horsepower Converter
Convert watt to horsepower instantly.
Standard power units
kilowatt 0.1
megawatt 0.0001
horsepower 0.1341
BTU per hour 341.214
Fun comparisons
LED light bulbs 💡~ 10
microwave ovens 🍿~ 0.1
Tesla Model 3 motors 🚗~ Less than 0.01
diesel locomotives 🚂~ Less than 0.01
How to convert watt to horsepower
Enter your power in watt and get the equivalent in horsepower instantly. Key reference points: a household microwave uses about 1000 watts (1 kW), a typical car engine produces 100-200 horsepower (75-150 kW), and a large wind turbine generates 2-3 megawatts.
Watts are the SI power unit used for electrical ratings, while horsepower is the traditional unit for car engines and motors.
Need the opposite direction? Convert horsepower to watt just as easily, or explore all our power conversions.
Common watt to horsepower conversions
| Watt (W) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.00134102 |
| 5 | 0.00670511 |
| 10 | 0.0134102 |
| 25 | 0.0335256 |
| 50 | 0.0670511 |
| 100 | 0.134102 |
| 500 | 0.670511 |
| 1000 | 1.34102 |
Frequently asked questions
1 watt equals 0.00134102 horsepower.
Multiply by 0.00134102. For example, 5 W = 0.00670511 hp.
100 horsepower equals approximately 74,570 watts (74.57 kW).
1 horsepower equals 745.7 watt.
100 watt equals 0.134102 horsepower.