Power Conversion
Horsepower to Kilowatts Converter
This converter uses mechanical horsepower, not metric horsepower. It is useful for comparing motor, pump, HVAC, and vehicle power ratings.
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Exact mathMechanical Horsepower → Kilowatt
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Horsepower to Kilowatts Converter formula
1 hp = 0.7456998716 kW. Multiply the hp value by 0.7456998716 to get kW.
This converter uses mechanical horsepower, not metric horsepower. It is useful for comparing motor, pump, HVAC, and vehicle power ratings.
Mechanical Horsepower to Kilowatt conversion table
| Mechanical Horsepower (hp) | Kilowatt (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 0.7457 kW |
| 5 hp | 3.7285 kW |
| 10 hp | 7.457 kW |
| 25 hp | 18.6425 kW |
| 50 hp | 37.285 kW |
| 100 hp | 74.57 kW |
How to use this conversion
- Enter the amount in Mechanical Horsepower.
- Confirm Kilowatt is selected as the target unit.
- The result updates instantly; use the swap button to reverse the conversion.
Accuracy and rounding
The underlying conversion uses the stored standard reference factor or built-in formula. Display rounding can be adjusted by the site administrator; for engineering or legal work, retain enough significant digits for your use case.
Conversions are mathematical reference conversions. Regional land units can vary by jurisdiction; use only a locally verified factor for region-dependent units such as bigha.