Horsepower (Elec) to Watt Converter

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Decimals:

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746

1 hp (E) = 746 W

Formula:

W = hp (E) × 746

With your value: 1 hp (E) = 746 W

How big is that?

Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in horsepower (elec) so you can sanity-check the result.

LED bulb (1/83 your value)0.0121 hp (E)

Laptop (1/11 your value)0.0871 hp (E)

Your value1.00 hp (E)

Microwave oven (1.3× your value)1.34 hp (E)

Electric kettle (4.0× your value)4.02 hp (E)

Family car engine (1.2e+2× your value)121 hp (E)

Other Horsepower (Elec) to Watt conversions

2 hp (E) to W 3 hp (E) to W 4 hp (E) to W 5 hp (E) to W 6 hp (E) to W 7 hp (E) to W 8 hp (E) to W

Horsepower (Elec) to Watt Conversion Table

Horsepower (Elec) (hp (E))	Watt (W)
0.5	373
1	746
2	1,492
5	3,730
10	7,460
15	11,190
20	14,920
25	18,650
50	37,300
100	74,600
250	186,500
500	373,000
1000	746,000

Watt to Horsepower (Elec) Conversion Table

Watt (W)	Horsepower (Elec) (hp (E))
0.5	0.00067
1	0.00134
2	0.002681
5	0.006702
10	0.013405
15	0.020107
20	0.02681
25	0.033512
50	0.067024
100	0.134048
250	0.335121
500	0.670241
1000	1.340483

Where these values come from

Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.

Horsepower (Elec) (hp (E))

Power

Exact conversion

Derived from the watt (1 W = 1 J/s).

Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01

Watt (W)

Power

Exact conversion

Derived from the watt (1 W = 1 J/s).

Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01

How to Convert Horsepower (Elec) to Watt

To convert from Horsepower (Elec) (hp (E)) to Watt (W), multiply the value by 746.

Formula: W = hp (E) × 746

Reverse: hp (E) = W × 0.0013404826

Step-by-Step Example

Start with your value in Horsepower (Elec). For example: 5 hp (E)
Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 746
The result is: 3,730 W

About Horsepower (Elec)

The horsepower (elec) (hp (E)) is a unit of power. One horsepower (elec) equals 746 watts. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other power unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.

Common uses: power calculations, engineering and science, education.

About Watt

The watt (W) is a unit of power. One watt equals 1 watt. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other power unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.

Common uses: power calculations, engineering and science, education.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Watt are in 1 Horsepower (Elec)?

There are exactly 746 Watt in 1 Horsepower (Elec). This means the conversion factor from Horsepower (Elec) to Watt is 746.

What is the formula to convert Horsepower (Elec) to Watt?

The formula to convert Horsepower (Elec) to Watt is: W = hp (E) × 746. For example, to convert 10 Horsepower (Elec) to Watt, you would multiply 10 by 746.

What is a Horsepower (Elec)?