Use the calculator above to convert Horsepower (hp) to Kilowatts (kW) instantly, or check the reference table and answers below. 1 Horsepower equals 0.745700 kW.
To convert Horsepower to Kilowatts, multiply the Horsepower value by 0.7457. To go the other way, divide by 0.7457 instead.
How many Kilowatts are in 1 Horsepower?
1 Horsepower (hp) equals 0.745700 kW.
How many Kilowatts are in 10 Horsepower?
10 Horsepower (hp) equals 7.457000 kW.
Symbol: hp
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power originally defined to compare steam engine output to draft horses, still widely used to rate vehicle and machine power.
Symbol: kW
A kilowatt (kW) equals 1,000 watts, commonly used to rate the power of appliances, engines, and electrical systems.
| Horsepower [hp] | Kilowatts [kW] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 hp | 0.007457 kW |
| 0.1 hp | 0.074570 kW |
| 1 hp | 0.745700 kW |
| 2 hp | 1.491400 kW |
| 3 hp | 2.237100 kW |
| 5 hp | 3.728500 kW |
| 10 hp | 7.457000 kW |
| 20 hp | 14.914000 kW |
| 50 hp | 37.285000 kW |
| 100 hp | 74.570000 kW |
| 1000 hp | 745.700000 kW |