How to Convert Between Power and Horsepower?

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IkerLee
07/24/25 3:41pm
Conversion methods between power and horsepower: 1. Metric system: 1 horsepower = 735 watts = 0.735 kilowatts 1 kilowatt = 1.36 horsepower 2. Imperial system: 1 horsepower = 746 watts = 0.746 kilowatts 1 kilowatt = 1.34 horsepower The commonly referred horsepower is the metric horsepower. Extended information: 1. Power: Power refers to the amount of work done by an object per unit time, i.e., power is a physical quantity that describes the speed of doing work. 2. Horsepower: Horsepower is a unit for measuring the performance of a car engine, and it is also an important parameter for evaluating the performance of a car. Simply put, the greater the horsepower, the more energy the engine can release in the same amount of time. 3. Effect: Both power and horsepower refer to the force generated by the engine, but they are expressed in different units. Both are values that measure how much energy an engine can produce.
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JohnRose
08/10/25 7:28am
I've been working with car engine parameters, and the conversion between power and horsepower is quite basic but crucial. The unit of power is watts (W), and horsepower is HP. The conversion formula is 1 horsepower is approximately equal to 745.7 watts, or roughly 746 watts. This conversion is common in the automotive world. For example, when looking at engine spec sheets, European cars often use kilowatts (kW), where 1 kW equals 1000 W, so 1 horsepower is about 0.746 kW. Remembering this can help you quickly compare when choosing a car. For instance, a 150 horsepower engine is approximately 111.9 kilowatts, which affects acceleration and high-speed performance. Related to this, horsepower describes power output, while power comprehensively measures energy efficiency. Combining it with torque is essential for choosing the right car—don’t just focus on the horsepower number and overlook the actual driving feel. For conversion tools, I recommend mobile apps like unit converters for quick and easy calculations.
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ReaganDella
09/25/25 7:40am
When chatting about cars with friends, we often mention how to convert horsepower to power, since car ads always use HP. Simply put, 1 horsepower equals about 745.7 watts, which you can round up to 746 for easy memory. For example, my old car has 180 horsepower, multiplied by 746 gives roughly 134 kilowatts—this number helps me compare if a new car is more powerful. In practical terms, higher power doesn’t always mean a better car; fuel efficiency also matters—power reflects total energy consumption, while horsepower is output force. Balancing both can save fuel costs when choosing a car. I find that after conversion, it’s easier to understand the engine’s performance curve, making me more confident when climbing hills or overtaking. For daily use, just input the numbers into a calculator app—it’s not troublesome.
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