5 horsepower to watts
5 hp = 3,728.5 W. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
5 horsepower equals
watts
1 hp = 745.7 W
The formula
Horsepower and watts both measure power from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
W = hp × 745.7
Going the other way? Convert watts to horsepower.
Horsepower to watts table
Values either side of 5 hp.
| Horsepower (hp) | Watts (W) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 0.5 | 372.85 |
| 1 | 745.7 |
| 1.5 | 1,118.55 |
| 2 | 1,491.4 |
| 2.5 | 1,864.25 |
| 3 | 2,237.1 |
| 3.5 | 2,609.95 |
| 4 | 2,982.8 |
| 4.5 | 3,355.65 |
| 5 | 3,728.5 |
| 5.5 | 4,101.35 |
| 6 | 4,474.2 |
| 6.5 | 4,847.05 |
| 7 | 5,219.9 |
| 7.5 | 5,592.75 |
| 8 | 5,965.6 |
| 8.5 | 6,338.45 |
| 9 | 6,711.3 |
| 9.5 | 7,084.15 |
| 10 | 7,457 |
Questions people ask
- How many watts are in a horsepower?
- One horsepower equals 745.7 watts.
- How do I convert horsepower to watts by hand?
- Multiply the number of horsepower by 745.7. For a rough check, 745.7 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 5 horsepower in watts?
- 5 horsepower is 3,728.5 watts.
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