Horsepower to Kilowatt (hp to kW)
Convert hp to kW — Power converter
One horsepower equals 0.7457 kW, so to convert horsepower to kilowatts you multiply the value by 0.7457. A horsepower is smaller than a kilowatt — going the other way, 1 kW = 1.341022 hp. For example, 10 hp = 7.457 kW and 50 hp = 37.285 kW.
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1 hp = 0.7457 kW
Horsepower to Kilowatt formula
1 Horsepower = 0.7457 kW
Worked examples
- 25 hp = 18.6425 kW
- 100 hp = 74.57 kW
Horsepower to Kilowatt conversion table
| Horsepower (hp) | Kilowatt (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.7457 |
| 2 | 1.4914 |
| 3 | 2.2371 |
| 5 | 3.7285 |
| 8 | 5.9656 |
| 10 | 7.457 |
| 12 | 8.9484 |
| 15 | 11.1855 |
| 20 | 14.914 |
| 25 | 18.6425 |
| 50 | 37.285 |
| 100 | 74.57 |
| 250 | 186.425 |
| 500 | 372.85 |
| 1000 | 745.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatts are in one horsepower?
One horsepower equals 0.7457 kilowatts (kW).
How many horsepower are in one kilowatt?
One kilowatt equals 1.341022 horsepower (hp).
How do you convert horsepower to kilowatts?
1 Horsepower = 0.7457 kW. Use the calculator above for any value.
What is 5 hp in kW?
5 hp = 3.7285 kW.
What is 100 hp in kW?
100 hp = 74.57 kW.
What is 10 hp in kW?
10 hp = 7.457 kW.
What is 20 hp in kW?
20 hp = 14.914 kW.
Is a horsepower bigger than a kilowatt?
No. A horsepower is smaller — one horsepower equals 0.7457 kilowatts, while one kilowatt equals 1.341022 horsepower.