Watt to Horsepower
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watt to horsepower Conversion Table
| watt (W) | horsepower (hp) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.01 W | → | 0.0000134102 hp |
| 0.1 W | → | 0.0001341022 hp |
| 1.0 W | → | 0.0013410221 hp |
| 2.0 W | → | 0.0026820442 hp |
| 3.0 W | → | 0.0040230663 hp |
| 5.0 W | → | 0.0067051104 hp |
| 10.0 W | → | 0.0134102209 hp |
| 20.0 W | → | 0.0268204418 hp |
| 30.0 W | → | 0.0402306627 hp |
| 50.0 W | → | 0.0670511045 hp |
| 100.0 W | → | 0.134102209 hp |
| 1000.0 W | → | 1.34102209 hp |
Example Conversion
To convert from watt to horsepower, multiply by 0.0013410221.
For example: 22 watt = 22 × 0.0013410221 = 0.029502486 horsepower
Unit History
About watt
Named after James Watt, the watt quantifies power as one joule per second. It measures the rate of energy transfer in mechanical and electrical systems alike.
About horsepower
Horsepower was devised in the 18th century by James Watt to market steam engines. Though somewhat archaic, it persists in automotive and mechanical engineering contexts.