POWER CONVERSION
Mechanical horsepower to Kilowatt.
Convert mechanical horsepower (hp) to kilowatt (kW), with the math explained.
1 hp = 0.7456998716 kW
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How to convert mechanical horsepower to kilowatt
Multiply your mechanical horsepower value by 0.745699871582 to get the equivalent in kilowatt. Both units are normalized through the watt.
kW = hp × 0.745699871610 hp = 7.45699871582 kW
Result rounded to 12 significant digits. Change the precision in the calculator to suit your task.QUICK REFERENCE
hp to kW conversion table
| Mechanical horsepower (hp) | Kilowatt (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 0.745699871582 kW |
| 2 hp | 1.49139974316 kW |
| 5 hp | 3.72849935791 kW |
| 10 hp | 7.45699871582 kW |
| 20 hp | 14.9139974316 kW |
| 50 hp | 37.2849935791 kW |
| 100 hp | 74.5699871582 kW |
| 500 hp | 372.849935791 kW |
| 1,000 hp | 745.699871582 kW |
About the mechanical horsepower
The mechanical horsepower (hp) is a unit of power. One mechanical horsepower equals 745.699871582 watt (base unit) in this calculator.
All mechanical horsepower conversionsAbout the kilowatt
The kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power. One kilowatt equals 1,000 watt (base unit) in this calculator.
All kilowatt conversionsCommon questions
What is 1 hp in kW?
One mechanical horsepower equals 0.745699871582 kW. Use the formula above for other values.
Why might another calculator show a different last digit?
Calculators may round at different stages or use different unit conventions. We keep full JavaScript numeric precision during calculation and round only for display. Choose up to 15 significant digits. Check US versus UK units and the notes for this category.
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