Convert Horsepower (Electric) to Horsepower (Mechanic)

Enter a value in horsepower (electric) to convert it to horsepower (mechanic). The result updates instantly and includes the formula and calculation steps.

Horsepower (Electric) to Horsepower (Mechanic) calculator

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hp(E)
Horsepower (Mechanic)
hp(I)

Horsepower (Electric) to Horsepower (Mechanic) formula

Use this formula to convert horsepower (electric) to horsepower (mechanic):

Horsepower (Mechanic) = Horsepower (Electric)*746/745.699872

Calculation

Enter a valid number above to see the formula with your value substituted step by step.

Horsepower (Electric) to Horsepower (Mechanic) Conversion Table

Reference values for converting Horsepower (Electric) to Horsepower (Mechanic).

Horsepower (Electric) (hp(E))Horsepower (Mechanic) (hp(I))
0.1 hp(E)0.1 hp(I)
1 hp(E)1.0004 hp(I)
2 hp(E)2.0008 hp(I)
5 hp(E)5.002 hp(I)
10 hp(E)10.004 hp(I)
20 hp(E)20.008 hp(I)
50 hp(E)50.0201 hp(I)
100 hp(E)100.0402 hp(I)

Worked example

Convert 500 Horsepower (Electric) to Horsepower (Mechanic)

Horsepower (Mechanic) = 500 × 746/745.699872 = 500.2012 Horsepower (Mechanic)

About these units

Horsepower (Electric)

Electric horsepower (hp(E)) is a unit of power used primarily to measure the output of electric motors. It is defined as exactly 746 watts. This unit is useful for comparing the power output of electric motors to other types of engines.

Horsepower (Mechanic)

Mechanical horsepower (hp) is a unit of power that measures the rate at which work is done. One mechanical horsepower is equivalent to approximately 745.7 watts. It is often used to rate the power output of engines and motors.