Horsepower (metric) to Watts conversion

How to convert horsepower (metric) to watts?

To convert metric horsepower (often abbreviated as "hp(metric)") to watts, you use the following conversion factor:

1 horsepower (metric) = 735.499 watts

So, to convert 1 horsepower (metric) to watts: $1 \, \text{hp(metric)} \times 735.499 \, \text{W/hp(metric)} = 735.499 \, \text{W}$

Here are a few real-world examples of various quantities of metric horsepower and their equivalents in watts:

1. Small Cars:

   • A small car might have around 95 hp(metric). Converting this to watts: $95 \, \text{hp(metric)} \times 735.499 \, \text{W/hp(metric)} \approx 69,872 \, \text{W}$ So, a small car engine produces about 69,872 watts.

2. Motorcycles:

   • A typical motorcycle might have around 50 hp(metric). Converting this: $50 \, \text{hp(metric)} \times 735.499 \, \text{W/hp(metric)} = 36,774.95 \, \text{W}$ Hence, a motorcycle engine produces approximately 36,774.95 watts.

3. Industrial Machinery:

   • An industrial lathe might have around 10 hp(metric). Converting this: $10 \, \text{hp(metric)} \times 735.499 \, \text{W/hp(metric)} = 7,354.99 \, \text{W}$ Thus, the industrial lathe has a power output of about 7,354.99 watts.

4. Electric Generators:

   • A household emergency generator might have around 5 hp(metric). Converting this: $5 \, \text{hp(metric)} \times 735.499 \, \text{W/hp(metric)} = 3,677.495 \, \text{W}$ Therefore, the generator produces approximately 3,677.495 watts.

5. Lawnmowers:

   • A typical lawnmower engine might produce 2 hp(metric). Converting this: $2 \, \text{hp(metric)} \times 735.499 \, \text{W/hp(metric)} = 1,470.998 \, \text{W}$ So, a lawnmower engine produces about 1,470.998 watts.

These examples illustrate how different quantities of metric horsepower convert to watts and help visualize the power output of various types of machinery and equipment.