Convert Watts to Horsepower (Mechanic)

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

Watts to Horsepower (Mechanic) calculator

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Watts to Horsepower (Mechanic) formula

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

Horsepower (Mechanic) = Watts/745.699872

Calculation

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

Watts to Horsepower (Mechanic) Conversion Table

Reference values for converting Watts to Horsepower (Mechanic).

Watts (W)Horsepower (Mechanic) (hp(I))
0.1 W0.00013410221 hp(I)
1 W0.00134102209 hp(I)
2 W0.00268204418 hp(I)
5 W0.00670511044 hp(I)
10 W0.01341022089 hp(I)
20 W0.02682044178 hp(I)
50 W0.06705110444 hp(I)
100 W0.1341 hp(I)

Worked example

Convert 15 Watts to Horsepower (Mechanic)

Horsepower (Mechanic) = 15/745.699872 = 0.02011533133 Horsepower (Mechanic)

About these units

Watts

The watt (W) is the SI unit of power, defined as one joule per second. It is used to measure the rate of energy transfer and is commonly used in a wide range of applications, including electricity, mechanics, and heating.

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.