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How to convert watts to imperial horsepower
To convert watts to imperial horsepower, divide a watts value by 745.699871582.
Formula hp = W ÷ 745.699871582
Example: Convert 1000 watts to imperial horsepower Calculations: 1000 W ÷ 745.699871582 ≈ 1.341 hp
Watt (W)
The watt is the universal unit of power, defined as one joule of energy transfer per second. One watt is approximately equal to 0.00134 imperial horsepower.
Imperial horsepower (hp)
The imperial horsepower is an imperial system unit of power, defined as the energy required to lift 33000 pounds by one foot in one minute. One imperial horsepower is approximately equal to 745.7 watts.
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