Convert Watts (W) to Horsepower (international) (hp(I))
1 watt equals 0.00134102 horsepower (international).
Watt to Horsepower (international) Converter
How to Convert Watt to Horsepower (international)
1 watt = 0.00134102 horsepower (international)
Horsepower (international) = Watt × 0.00134102
Example: 1 W × 0.00134102 = 0.00134102 hp(I)
Reverse Conversion
To convert horsepower (international) back to watts:
- Remember, 1 horsepower (international) equals 745.7 watts.
- To convert 0.00134102 hp(I) to W, multiply
0.00134102 x 745.7, resulting in1 W.
Common Watt to Horsepower (international) Conversions
| Watt | Horsepower (international) | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 watt | 0.00134102 horsepower (international) | |
| 5 watts | 0.00670511 horsepower (international) | |
| 10 watts | 0.0134102 horsepower (international) | |
| 25 watts | 0.0335256 horsepower (international) |
| Watt | Horsepower (international) | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 50 watts | 0.0670511 horsepower (international) | |
| 100 watts | 0.134102 horsepower (international) | |
| 500 watts | 0.670511 horsepower (international) | |
| 1000 watts | 1.34102 horsepower (international) |
Watts to horsepower (international) Conversion Table
Reference table with common watts to horsepower (international) conversions. All values calculated with high precision.
Watts to Horsepower (international) Table
0.1 to 500
Watts to Horsepower (international) Table
1000 to 1 × 108
Horsepower (international) to Watts Table
0.0001 to 12
Horsepower (international) to Watts Table
1 to 100000
Definition of Watt
- Definition
- SI base unit of power equal to one joule per second.
- Exact relation
- 1 W = 1 J/s = 1 kg·m²·s⁻³
- Sources
- BIPM — SI Brochure
Definition of Horsepower (international)
- Definition
- International mechanical horsepower defined as exactly 550 ft·lbf/s.
- Exact factor
- 1 hp (international) = 745.69987 W
- Sources
- NIST SP 1038
About the Watt
Facts & Uses
- Named after James Watt, inventor of the improved steam engine.
- Core SI unit for power — rate of energy transfer per second.
- Used universally in physics, electronics, and engineering.
Curiosities
- A human at rest emits about 100 W of heat.
- Modern LED lamps use 5–15 W with similar brightness to 60–100 W incandescent bulbs.
About the Horsepower
Facts & Uses
- Traditional power unit used in automotive engines, pumps, and motors.
- Varies slightly by region (mechanical, metric, boiler, water, electric).
- 1 hp ≈ 0.746 kW — equivalent to the work of lifting 550 pounds one foot per second.
Curiosities
- Coined by James Watt to market early steam engines.
- Still used for marketing despite SI replacement by kilowatts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many horsepower (international) are in one watt?
One watt equals 0.00134102 horsepower (international). To convert, multiply the watt value by 0.00134102. For the reverse, divide the horsepower (international) value by 0.00134102 (or multiply by 745.7).
What is 1100 watts in horsepower (international)?
1100 watts = 1.4751 horsepower (international). This is one of the most commonly searched conversions for this pair.
How precise is the watt-to-horsepower (international) conversion?
The factor 0.00134102 is accurate to 6 significant figures, derived from international measurement standards. Our calculator uses full precision internally.
Looking for the reverse? Convert Horsepower (international) to Watt
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