Horsepower → Kilowatt (hp → kW)

1 hp = 0.74569987158227 kW
1 Horsepower (hp) = 0.74569987158227 Kilowatt (kW).

Horsepower (hp):


Kilowatt (kW):

If you want to reverse convert, use Kilowatt → Horsepower. 1 kW = 1.341022089595 hp. You can also explore the full Power converter page for more cross conversions.

Conversion formula

Horsepower to Kilowatt formula: value in kW = value in hp × 0.74569987158227.

Kilowatt to Horsepower formula: value in hp = value in kW × 1.341022089595.

How to convert Horsepower to Kilowatt

To convert Horsepower to Kilowatt, multiply the value in hp by 0.74569987158227. This gives the result in kW.

For example, 1 hp = 0.74569987158227 kW and 10 hp = 7.4569987158227 kW.

What is Horsepower?

Horsepower (hp): This is mechanical horsepower, about 745.7 W, not metric horsepower (PS). 1 hp ≈ 745.699872 W.

What is Kilowatt?

Kilowatt (kW): Convenient for heaters and electric motors; operating time determines energy use. 1 kW = 1 000 W.

FAQ

Horsepower → other Power units

• 1 horsepower → watt = 745.69987158227 watt
• 1 horsepower → kilowatt = 0.74569987158227 kilowatt
• 1 horsepower → megawatt = 0.00074569987158227 megawatt
• 1 horsepower = 745699.87158227 milliwatt
• 1 horsepower → btu per hour = 2544.433577644 btu per hour

Horsepower → Kilowatt Table

The table below shows common values from Horsepower to Kilowatt and the reverse direction for quick reference.

Kilowatt → Horsepower Table

Kilowatt → Horsepower

The reverse value is 1 kW = 1.341022089595 hp.