Horsepower (HP) to Kilowatt Converter

1 Horsepower (HP) = 0.7457 Kilowatt

To convert horsepower (hp)s to kilowatts, multiply by 0.7457.

Horsepower to kilowatts conversions are widely used in the automotive and electrical industries to describe engine outputs and generator capacities.

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Formula

kW = hp × 0.745699872

To convert Horsepower (HP) to Kilowatt, use the formula displayed above.

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Horsepower (HP) to Kilowatt: Quick Reference Table

Horsepower (HP) (hp) Kilowatt (kW)
0.001 0.000746
0.01 0.007457
0.1 0.07457
0.5 0.37285
1 0.7457
2 1.4914
5 3.728499
10 7.456999
25 18.642497
50 37.284994
100 74.569987
250 186.424968
500 372.849936
1000 745.699872

hp to kW Formula and Examples

Direct Formula kW = hp × 0.745699872
Inverse Formula hp = kW × 1.341022
Mental Math Shortcut

Divide the value by roughly 1.3 to quickly estimate the converted result.

Common Horsepower (HP) to Kilowatt Calculations

  • 5 hp = 3.728499 kW
  • 10 hp = 7.456999 kW
  • 50 hp = 37.284994 kW
  • 100 hp = 74.569987 kW
  • 500 hp = 372.849936 kW

How to Convert Horsepower (HP) to Kilowatt

How many kilowatts are in a horsepower (hp)?
1 Horsepower (HP) (hp) is equal to 0.7457 Kilowatt (kW). To convert horsepower (hp)s to kilowatts, multiply your value by 0.7457.
How do I convert horsepower (hp) to kilowatt?
To convert Horsepower (HP) to Kilowatt, use the formula: Kilowatt = Horsepower (HP) × 0.7457. For example, 5 hp = 3.728499 kW.
What is the formula for hp to kW?
The formula is: kW = hp × 0.7457. This is based on the exact SI conversion factor. Use our calculator above to convert any value instantly.