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Horsepower (metric) to Watt Converter

Use this page to convert horsepower (metric) values into watt, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.

Horsepower (metric)

Horsepower (metric) (metric hp) is represented in this converter as 735.49875 watts.

History: Horsepower (metric) comes from engine, boiler, water, or regional horsepower definitions.

Current use: Horsepower (metric) appears in motors, engines, pumps, machinery, and legacy mechanical specifications.

Also written as metric hp.

Watt

A watt equals one joule per second.

History: It is named after James Watt and standardized in SI.

Current use: Watts are used in electronics, lighting, and engineering.

Also written as W, watts.

Horsepower (metric) to Watt table

Horsepower (metric) [metric hp]Watt [W]
0.01 metric hp7.3549875 W
0.1 metric hp73.549875 W
1 metric hp735.49875 W
2 metric hp1,470.9975 W
5 metric hp3,677.49375 W
10 metric hp7,354.9875 W
20 metric hp14,709.975 W
50 metric hp36,774.9375 W
100 metric hp73,549.875 W