hp to kW converter
1 mechanical horsepower equals 0.74569987 kilowatts. Conversions use kW = hp × 0.7457
hp → 0.74569987 kW
kW = hp × 0.7457
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Worked examples
- 1 hp = 0.74569987 kW
- 2 hp = 1.4914 kW
- 5 hp = 3.728499 kW
- 10 hp = 7.456999 kW
- 100 hp = 74.569987 kW
mechanical horsepower to kilowatts conversion table
| hp | kW | Arithmetic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hp | 0.74569987 kW | × 0.7457 |
| 1.5 hp | 1.11855 kW | × 0.7457 |
| 2 hp | 1.4914 kW | × 0.7457 |
| 2.5 hp | 1.86425 kW | × 0.7457 |
| 3 hp | 2.2371 kW | × 0.7457 |
| 5 hp | 3.728499 kW | × 0.7457 |
| 10 hp | 7.456999 kW | × 0.7457 |
| 50 hp | 37.284994 kW | × 0.7457 |
| 100 hp | 74.569987 kW | × 0.7457 |
| 150 hp | 111.855 kW | × 0.7457 |
| 200 hp | 149.14 kW | × 0.7457 |
| 300 hp | 223.71 kW | × 0.7457 |
| 4 hp | 2.982799 kW | × 0.7457 |
| 6 hp | 4.474199 kW | × 0.7457 |
| 8 hp | 5.965599 kW | × 0.7457 |
| 12 hp | 8.948398 kW | × 0.7457 |
| 15 hp | 11.185498 kW | × 0.7457 |
| 20 hp | 14.913997 kW | × 0.7457 |
| 25 hp | 18.642497 kW | × 0.7457 |
| 30 hp | 22.370996 kW | × 0.7457 |
| 40 hp | 29.827995 kW | × 0.7457 |
| 60 hp | 44.741992 kW | × 0.7457 |
| 70 hp | 52.198991 kW | × 0.7457 |
| 80 hp | 59.65599 kW | × 0.7457 |
| 90 hp | 67.112988 kW | × 0.7457 |
How to convert hp to kW
- Take your value in mechanical horsepower.
- Multiply by 0.7457
- That is your answer in kilowatts — no rounding needed until you choose a display precision.
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Questions
How many kilowatts in 1 mechanical horsepower?
Exactly 0.74569987 kW. The factor follows from the definitions of both units, not from a measurement, so it is exact.
How do I convert hp to kW?
Multiply the mechanical horsepower figure by 0.7457 — or use the converter above, which updates as you type.
Is hp to kW the same as kW to hp?
No — they are inverses. One hp is 0.74569987 kW, while one kW is 1.341022 hp.
What is 1 hp in kW?
1 hp = 0.74569987 kW (see the value page for the full arithmetic).