Converters
Horsepower to Kilowatts Converter
Convert horsepower to kilowatts instantly. 1 horsepower = 0.7457 kilowatts.
0.7457
1 hp = 0.7457 kW
Common conversions
From 1 horsepower- Watts (W)745.7
- Kilowatts (kW)0.7457
- Megawatts (MW)0.0007457
- Metric Horsepower (PS)1.01387
How it works
Kilowatts = Horsepower × 0.7457
Multiply the number of horsepower by 0.7457 to get kilowatts. To go back, multiply by 1.341021859. Examples: 1 hp = 0.7457 kW · 5 hp = 3.7285 kW · 10 hp = 7.457 kW · 100 hp = 74.57 kW.
Frequently asked
How many kilowatts are in a horsepower?
1 horsepower = 0.7457 kilowatts.
What is the formula to convert horsepower to kilowatts?
Kilowatts = Horsepower × 0.7457
Is this conversion exact?
The conversion factor between horsepower and kilowatts is defined by international standards and is exact to at least 10 significant figures here.
Can I convert in the opposite direction?
Yes — use our Kilowatts to Horsepower converter, or multiply your value by 1.341021859.
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