Horsepower(hp)
Horsepower is a power unit based on the historical output of a horse and equal to 745.6998715822702 watts.
Reviewed
- Symbol
- hp
- Quantity
- Power
- Measurement system
- Other
- SI classification
- Non-SI unit
- Reference unit
- Watt
- Exact relationship
- 1 hp = 745.6998715822702 W exactly
What horsepower is
Horsepower remains common in engine and machinery ratings, even though the SI unit for power is the watt.