Watts to Horsepower (British) conversion

How to convert watts to horsepower (british)?

Certainly! To convert from watts to horsepower (British), you can use the following relationship:

1 horsepower (hp) is approximately equivalent to 745.7 watts.

To convert 1 watt to horsepower, you can use this conversion factor:

1 watt * (1 hp / 745.7 watts) ≈ 0.00134102 hp

So, 1 watt is roughly equal to 0.00134102 horsepower.

Real-World Examples:

1. 60-Watt Light Bulb:

   • Power: 60 watts
   • To convert to horsepower: 60 * 0.00134102 ≈ 0.0804612 hp
   • A 60-watt light bulb is approximately 0.0805 horsepower.

2. Laptop Power Supply:

   • Power: 90 watts
   • To convert to horsepower: 90 * 0.00134102 ≈ 0.120692 hp
   • A 90-watt laptop power supply is approximately 0.1207 horsepower.

3. Hair Dryer:

   • Power: 1500 watts
   • To convert to horsepower: 1500 * 0.00134102 ≈ 2.01153 hp
   • A 1500-watt hair dryer is approximately 2.0115 horsepower.

4. Microwave Oven:

   • Power: 1000 watts
   • To convert to horsepower: 1000 * 0.00134102 ≈ 1.34102 hp
   • A 1000-watt microwave oven is approximately 1.341 horsepower.

5. Electric Car Motor:

   • Power: 100,000 watts (100 kW)
   • To convert to horsepower: 100,000 * 0.00134102 ≈ 134.102 hp
   • A 100 kW electric car motor is approximately 134.102 horsepower.

These examples give you a diverse set of electrical appliances and their power conversions to give you a better practical understanding of how watts translate to horsepower in everyday contexts.