Converting from Watt (W) to Horsepower, Electrical (hp) | Power

What is Watt (W)

Watt (W) is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI), representing the rate of energy transfer or the amount of work done per unit time. It is commonly used to quantify the amount of power consumed or produced by electrical devices.

What is Horsepower, Electrical (hp)

Horsepower, Electrical (hp) is a unit of power used in the field of electrical engineering to measure the power output of electric motors. It is equivalent to 746 watts and is commonly used in the United States for rating the power of electric motors.

Conversion Formulas

The following conversion formulas can be used to convert between Watt (W) and Horsepower, Electrical (hp):

1 W=0.001340483 hp

1 hp=746 W

Examples

1. Converting 13 Watts to Horsepower:

13 W=0.01742627 hp

2. Converting 7 Horsepower to Watts:

7 hp=5222 W

3. Converting 12 Watts to Horsepower:

12 W=0.01608579 hp

By using these conversion factors, you can easily convert power ratings between Watt and Horsepower, Electrical units.

This page serves as a handy reference for performing conversions between Watt (W) and Horsepower, Electrical (hp) in the field of power engineering.