Horsepower to Kilowatt Converter
1 hp = 0.7457 kW
1 hp = 0.7457 kW
Horsepower to Kilowatt Table
| Horsepower (hp) | Kilowatt (kW) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.007457 |
| 0.1 | 0.07457 |
| 1 | 0.7457 |
| 2 | 1.4914 |
| 5 | 3.7285 |
| 10 | 7.457 |
| 20 | 14.914 |
| 50 | 37.285 |
| 100 | 74.57 |
| 500 | 372.85 |
| 1000 | 745.7 |
How to Convert Horsepower to Kilowatt
To convert Horsepower (hp) to Kilowatt (kW), use the formula: 1 hp = 0.7457 kW.
For example, to convert 5 hp to kW: 5 hp = 3.7285 kW. Similarly, 10 hp = 7.457 kW, 25 hp = 18.6425 kW, and 100 hp = 74.57 kW.
To convert in the other direction, 1 kW = 1.341 hp. Simply enter your value in either field above for instant bi-directional conversion.
What is a Horsepower?
A horsepower (hp) is about 745.7 watts — originally defined by James Watt. Horsepower is the standard unit for engine power in the US and UK.
What is a Kilowatt?
A kilowatt (kW) equals 1,000 watts. Kilowatts are used for household appliance ratings and solar panel output.
Common Horsepower to Kilowatt Conversions
Here are some frequently looked-up conversions between Horsepower and Kilowatt:
- 1 hp = 0.7457 kW
- 5 hp = 3.7285 kW
- 10 hp = 7.457 kW
- 25 hp = 18.6425 kW
- 100 hp = 74.57 kW