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

What is Watt (W)

Watt (W) is the unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). It measures the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred.

What is Horsepower, Mechanical (hp)

Horsepower, Mechanical (hp) is a unit of power commonly used in the United States and United Kingdom. It is equivalent to the power needed to lift 550 pounds by one foot in one second.

Conversion Formulas

The conversion formula between Watt (W) and Horsepower, Mechanical (hp) is as follows:

1 (W)=0.001341022 (hp)

1 (hp)=745.6999 (W)

Examples

• Converting 11 W to hp:

11 (W)=0.01475124 (hp)

11 (hp)=8202.699 (W)

• Converting 6 W to hp:

6 (W)=0.008046133 (hp)

6 (hp)=4474.199 (W)

• Converting 12 W to hp:

12 (W)=0.01609227 (hp)

12 (hp)=8948.398 (W)

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