Horsepower to Kilowatts Converter
Convert hp to kW instantly. 1 hp = 0.7456998716 kW.
Conversion Formula
kW = hp × 0.7456998716
Example
25 hp × 0.7456998716 = 18.64249679 kW
Convert the other way: Kilowatts to Horsepower →
Horsepower to Kilowatts Conversion Table
| Horsepower (hp) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.07456998716 |
| 0.5 | 0.3728499358 |
| 1 | 0.7456998716 |
| 2 | 1.491399743 |
| 5 | 3.728499358 |
| 10 | 7.456998716 |
| 20 | 14.91399743 |
| 25 | 18.64249679 |
| 50 | 37.28499358 |
| 100 | 74.56998716 |
| 500 | 372.8499358 |
| 1,000 | 745.6998716 |
About These Units
- Horsepower (hp)
- Here, mechanical horsepower of 550 foot-pounds-force per second, about 745.7 W. It is used for American car engines, lawn equipment, and electric motors, and it is slightly larger than the 735.5 W metric horsepower.
- Kilowatts (kW)
- Exactly 1,000 watts. Kilowatts rate electric car motors, home solar systems, and heating elements, and European car specifications list engine output in kW beside horsepower.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many kW are in 1 hp?
1 hp equals 0.7456998716 kW.
How do I convert Horsepower to Kilowatts?
Multiply your Horsepower value by 0.7456998716. For example, 25 hp × 0.7456998716 = 18.64249679 kW.
How many hp are in 1 kW?
1 kW equals 1.34102209 hp.