Mechanical horsepower to Kilowatts
1 hp ≈ 0.7457 kW. Edit either value to convert instantly.
Conversion formula
kW = hp × (745.69987158227) × (0.001)1 hp ≈ 0.7457 kW
mechanical horsepower (hp)
Mechanical horsepower is a unit of power: 1 hp = 745.69987158227 W. Mechanical horsepower is exactly 550 ft·lbf/s and differs from metric horsepower (PS).
Source: NIST SP 811, Appendix B.9: conversion factors by quantity
kilowatt (kW)
Kilowatt is a unit of power: 1 kW = 1,000 W.
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition
Conversion table
| hp | kW |
|---|---|
| ≈ 0.7457 | |
| ≈ 1.4914 | |
| ≈ 3.7285 | |
| ≈ 7.457 | |
| ≈ 11.1855 | |
| ≈ 14.914 | |
| ≈ 18.6425 | |
| ≈ 22.371 | |
| ≈ 29.828 | |
| ≈ 33.5565 |
| hp | kW |
|---|---|
| ≈ 37.285 | |
| ≈ 44.742 | |
| ≈ 52.199 | |
| ≈ 59.656 | |
| ≈ 67.113 | |
| ≈ 74.57 | |
| ≈ 111.855 | |
| ≈ 119.312 | |
| ≈ 126.769 | |
| ≈ 134.226 |
Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatts are in 1 mechanical horsepower?
1 hp ≈ 0.7457 kW. kW = hp × (745.69987158227) × (0.001)
How do I convert hp to kW?
kW = hp × (745.69987158227) × (0.001)
Is 1 mechanical horsepower bigger than 1 kilowatt?
1 hp ≈ 0.7457 kW.
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