Convert Horsepower (Mechanic) to Horsepower (Electric)

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

Horsepower (Mechanic) to Horsepower (Electric) calculator

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hp(I)
Horsepower (Electric)
hp(E)

Horsepower (Mechanic) to Horsepower (Electric) formula

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

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

Calculation

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

Horsepower (Mechanic) to Horsepower (Electric) Conversion Table

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

Horsepower (Mechanic) (hp(I))Horsepower (Electric) (hp(E))
0.1 hp(I)0.09995976836 hp(E)
1 hp(I)0.9996 hp(E)
2 hp(I)1.9992 hp(E)
5 hp(I)4.998 hp(E)
10 hp(I)9.996 hp(E)
20 hp(I)19.992 hp(E)
50 hp(I)49.9799 hp(E)
100 hp(I)99.9598 hp(E)

Worked example

Convert 400 Horsepower (Mechanic) to Horsepower (Electric)

Horsepower (Electric) = 400 × 745.699872/746 = 399.8391 Horsepower (Electric)

About these units

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.

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.