W to Hp ConverterRight in Your Browser
Convert watts (W) to horsepower (hp). The watt (W) is the SI power unit — one joule per second — used for bulbs, chargers and speakers. Horsepower (hp) is the traditional engine-power unit of the US and UK, defined by James Watt as 550 foot-pounds per second. Everything is calculated locally in your browser — no server, and it works offline.
0.00134102 hp
in horsepower (horsepower)
To convert watts to horsepower, multiply the watt value by 0.00134102.
Switch to Hp to WW to Hp Chart
| Watts (W) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.00134102 |
| 2 | 0.00268204 |
| 3 | 0.00402307 |
| 4 | 0.00536409 |
| 5 | 0.00670511 |
| 10 | 0.0134102 |
| 20 | 0.0268204 |
| 50 | 0.0670511 |
| 100 | 0.134102 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many horsepower are in a watt?
One watt equals 0.00134102 horsepower (1 W = 0.00134102 hp). So to go from watts to horsepower, multiply the watt value by 0.00134102.
What is the formula to convert watts to horsepower?
To convert watts to horsepower, multiply the watt value by 0.00134102. For example, 10 W is 0.0134102 hp.
What is 60 watts in horsepower?
60 watts — a classic incandescent light bulb — is 0.0804613 horsepower. The converter above works for any value, entirely in your browser.
Is the watt to horsepower conversion exact?
The factor used here is the defined value: 1 W = 0.00134102209 hp. Results are rounded to six significant digits for readability, so for high-precision work use the full factor. This is the mechanical (imperial) horsepower of exactly 550 ft·lbf/s ≈ 745.7 W. The metric horsepower (PS/CV) used in continental Europe is slightly smaller at about 735.5 W.
Every conversion runs 100% in your browser — zero files uploaded, ever.
How to verify it yourself →