horsepower to kilowatts
Convert horsepower (mechanical) to kilowatt — instant, free, with the formula shown.
1 hp=0.7457 kW
How to convert horsepower (mechanical) to kilowatt
To convert horsepower (mechanical) to kilowatt, multiply by 0.74569987:
kW = hp × 0.74569987
For example, 10 hp × 0.7457 = 7.456999 kW.
hp to kW conversion table
| horsepower (hp) | kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 0.7457 kW |
| 2 hp | 1.4914 kW |
| 5 hp | 3.728499 kW |
| 10 hp | 7.456999 kW |
| 25 hp | 18.642497 kW |
| 50 hp | 37.284994 kW |
| 100 hp | 74.569987 kW |
| 250 hp | 186.424968 kW |
| 500 hp | 372.849936 kW |
| 1000 hp | 745.699872 kW |
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hp to kW — frequently asked
How many kilowatts are in 1 horsepower (mechanical)?
1 horsepower (mechanical) = 0.7457 kilowatts (hp × 0.7457 = kW).
What is the formula to convert horsepower (mechanical) to kilowatt?
Multiply your horsepower (mechanical) value by 0.74569987 to get kilowatt.
How do I convert 10 horsepower to kilowatts?
10 hp = 7.456999 kW. For 100 hp the answer is 74.569987 kW. Use the calculator on this page for any other value.
When to convert horsepower (mechanical) to kilowatt
1Car engines (hp ↔ kW)
2Electrical appliances (W, kW)
3Air conditioning (BTU/h ↔ kW)
4Renewable energy (MW, GW)
Power conversion — common questions
How many watts in 1 horsepower?
Mechanical: 1 hp ≈ 745.7 W. Metric: 1 hp (PS) ≈ 735.5 W. The mechanical definition is standard in the US/UK; metric is used in continental Europe.
How do I convert AC BTU/h to kW?
Divide BTU/h by 3,412 (or multiply by 0.000293). A 12,000 BTU/h AC ≈ 3.52 kW of cooling power.
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