hp to kW Converter

Convert mechanical horsepower to kilowatts. 1 hp ā‰ˆ 0.745699872 kW.

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1 hp = 0.7457 kW
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How it works

Base unit: W. Values convert via the base unit for this category.

Formula (scale-only): kW = hp Ɨ 0.7457
That is, multiply by 0.7457 to convert hp to kW.
Examples
  • 1 hp = 0.7457 kW
  • 5 hp = 3.7285 kW
Tips
  • 1 horsepower (metric) ā‰ˆ 735.49875 W; mechanical hp ā‰ˆ 745.7 W.

Popular conversions

hpkW
10.7457
53.7285
107.457
10074.57

Examples

  • 1 hp = 0.7457 kW
  • 100 hp = 74.57 kW

How to convert

kW = hp Ɨ 0.7457. Multiply the value in hp by 0.7457 to get kW.

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FAQs

  • kW in 1 hp?

    About 0.7457 kW.

  • Formula hpā†’kW?

    kW = hp Ɨ 0.745699872.

  • Different hp types?

    Yes; this uses mechanical horsepower unless stated.