1 hp to kW
Convert 1 mechanical horsepower to kilowatts — the answer, the arithmetic and the closest common values, all on one page.
Show your work
1 hp × 0.7457 = 0.74569987 kW.
Nearby conversions
| hp | kW |
|---|---|
| 1.5 hp | 1.11855 kW |
Questions
What is 1 mechanical horsepower in kilowatts?
1 hp = 0.74569987 kW. The arithmetic: 1 hp × 0.7457 = 0.74569987 kW.
How precise is this result?
The factor is exact by definition, so the only rounding is the display. Higher precision is available on the hp to kW converter page.
What is 1 kW in hp?
1 kW = 1.341022 hp — the inverse direction.