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Convert hp to kW
Convert horsepower (mechanical) (hp) to kilowatt (kW) instantly. Free, no signup, nothing is uploaded — everything runs in your browser.
Horsepower (mechanical) (hp)
To
0.7456998716
Kilowatt (kW)
Horsepower (mechanical) to Kilowatt conversion table
| Horsepower (mechanical) [hp] | Kilowatt [kW] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.007457 |
| 0.1 | 0.07456999 |
| 1 | 0.74569987 |
| 2 | 1.49139974 |
| 3 | 2.23709961 |
| 5 | 3.72849936 |
| 10 | 7.45699872 |
| 20 | 14.91399743 |
| 50 | 37.28499358 |
| 100 | 74.56998716 |
| 1,000 | 745.69987158 |
How to convert horsepower (mechanical) to kilowatt
kW = hp × 0.7457
Example: 200 hp = 200 × 0.7457 = 149.14 kW
To convert back (kilowatt to horsepower (mechanical)): hp = kW ÷ 0.7457
What is a horsepower (mechanical)?
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power originally defined as the power needed to lift 550 pounds by one foot in one second. The standard unit for engine power in the United States.
What is a kilowatt?
A kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts. The standard unit for engine power, electrical power, and most mechanical power measurements outside the US.