Convert hp to kW
Horsepower to kilowatts. Enter a value to convert, or use the hp to kW chart further down the page.
1 horsepower equals 0.7456998716 kilowatts. Going the other way, 1 kilowatt = 1.34102209 horsepower.
How to convert hp to kW
To convert horsepower to kilowatts, multiply the horsepower value by 0.7456998716. You can also divide by 1.34102209 to get the same answer.
kW = hp × 0.7456998716
Worked example
Convert 15 hp to kilowatts:
15 hp = 11.18549807 kW
hp to kW conversion chart
Use this hp to kW table for quick reference without typing anything.
| horsepower (hp) | kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 hp | 0.007456998716 kW |
| 0.1 hp | 0.07456998716 kW |
| 1 hp | 0.7456998716 kW |
| 2 hp | 1.491399743 kW |
| 3 hp | 2.237099615 kW |
| 5 hp | 3.728499358 kW |
| 10 hp | 7.456998716 kW |
| 20 hp | 14.91399743 kW |
| 50 hp | 37.28499358 kW |
| 100 hp | 74.56998716 kW |
| 1,000 hp | 745.6998716 kW |
What is a horsepower?
Mechanical horsepower is defined as 550 foot-pounds per second, about 745.7 watts. It is the standard unit for engine output in the US and UK.
What is a kilowatt?
A kilowatt is 1,000 watts. Electric motors, kettles, EV chargers and car engines outside the US are all rated in kilowatts.
Frequently asked questions
How many kW are in a horsepower?
1 hp equals 0.7456998716 kW. Going the other way, 1 kW is 1.34102209 hp.
How do you convert hp to kW?
To convert horsepower to kilowatts, multiply the horsepower value by 0.7456998716. You can also divide by 1.34102209 to get the same answer.
What is 10 hp in kW?
10 hp equals 7.456998716 kW. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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