Horsepower to Kilowatts (hp to kW)

Convert horsepower (mechanical) to kilowatts instantly. 1 horsepower (mechanical) = 0.7456998716 kilowatts, so multiply by 0.7456998716. Includes worked examples and a full hp to kW table.

How to convert horsepower (mechanical) to kilowatts

1 horsepower (mechanical) = 0.7456998716 kilowatts and 1 kilowatt = 1.34102209 horsepower (mechanical). To convert horsepower (mechanical) to kilowatts, multiply by 0.7456998716:

kW = hp × 0.7456998716

Examples

  • 1 hp × 0.7456998716 = 0.7456998716 kW
  • 100 hp × 0.7456998716 = 74.56998716 kW
  • 150 hp × 0.7456998716 = 111.8549807 kW

hp to kW conversion table

Horsepower (mechanical) (hp)Kilowatts (kW)
1 hp0.7456998716 kW
2 hp1.491399743 kW
3 hp2.237099615 kW
4 hp2.982799486 kW
5 hp3.728499358 kW
6 hp4.474199229 kW
7 hp5.219899101 kW
8 hp5.965598973 kW
9 hp6.711298844 kW
10 hp7.456998716 kW
12 hp8.948398459 kW
15 hp11.18549807 kW
20 hp14.91399743 kW
25 hp18.64249679 kW
30 hp22.37099615 kW
40 hp29.82799486 kW
50 hp37.28499358 kW
60 hp44.74199229 kW
70 hp52.19899101 kW
75 hp55.92749037 kW
80 hp59.65598973 kW
90 hp67.11298844 kW
100 hp74.56998716 kW
150 hp111.8549807 kW
200 hp149.1399743 kW
250 hp186.4249679 kW
500 hp372.8499358 kW
1,000 hp745.6998716 kW
5,000 hp3,728.499358 kW
10,000 hp7,456.998716 kW

What is a horsepower?

Mechanical horsepower is about 745.7 watts. It is used for engine power in the US and UK.

What is a kilowatt?

A kilowatt is 1,000 watts. It is used for motors, engines, solar systems and electrical loads.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert horsepower (mechanical) to kilowatts?

Multiply the value in horsepower (mechanical) by 0.7456998716. 1 horsepower (mechanical) = 0.7456998716 kilowatts.

How many horsepower (mechanical) are in one kilowatt?

1 kilowatt = 1.34102209 horsepower (mechanical).

What is 100 hp in kW?

100 hp = 74.56998716 kW.

What is 150 hp in kW?

150 hp = 111.8549807 kW.