Horsepower (mechanical)s to Kilowatts (hp to kW)
Free online horsepower (mechanical) to kilowatt converter. Type a value, get an instant exact result — plus the formula, a ready-made conversion table, and reverse conversion.
POWER CONVERTER — INSTANT RESULT
Formula: multiply the horsepower (mechanical) value by 0.74569987 — i.e. kW = hp × 0.74569987
Quick check: 1 hp = 0.74569987 kW
Quick check: 1 hp = 0.74569987 kW
Horsepower (mechanical)s to Kilowatts conversion table
| Horsepower (mechanical)s (hp) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 0.74569987 kW |
| 2 hp | 1.49139974 kW |
| 3 hp | 2.23709961 kW |
| 4 hp | 2.98279949 kW |
| 5 hp | 3.72849936 kW |
| 6 hp | 4.47419923 kW |
| 7 hp | 5.2198991 kW |
| 8 hp | 5.96559897 kW |
| 9 hp | 6.71129884 kW |
| 10 hp | 7.45699872 kW |
| 15 hp | 11.18549807 kW |
| 20 hp | 14.91399743 kW |
| 25 hp | 18.64249679 kW |
| 30 hp | 22.37099615 kW |
| 40 hp | 29.82799486 kW |
| 50 hp | 37.28499358 kW |
| 75 hp | 55.92749037 kW |
| 100 hp | 74.56998716 kW |
| 250 hp | 186.4249679 kW |
| 500 hp | 372.84993579 kW |
| 1,000 hp | 745.69987158 kW |
How to convert horsepower (mechanical)s to kilowatts
To convert horsepower (mechanical)s to kilowatts, multiply the amount in horsepower (mechanical)s by 0.74569987. For example, 10 hp = 7.45699872 kW. To convert in the other direction, divide by the same factor, or use the ⇄ swap button above.
Convert between watts, horsepower, BTU per hour and foot-pounds per second. Mechanical horsepower is defined as exactly 550 ft·lbf/s = 745.699871582 W; metric horsepower (PS) is 75 kgf·m/s = 735.49875 W.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatts are in one horsepower (mechanical)?
One horsepower (mechanical) is exactly 0.74569987 kilowatts.
How do I convert hp to kW?
Multiply the hp value by 0.74569987 to get kW. The converter at the top of this page does this automatically and works in both directions.
How much is 100 horsepower (mechanical)s in kilowatts?
100 horsepower (mechanical)s equals 74.56998716 kilowatts.