Convert horsepower to kilowatts
1 hp = 0.74569987 kW. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
1 horsepower equals
kilowatts
1 hp = 0.74569987 kW
The formula
Horsepower and kilowatts both measure power from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
kW = hp × 0.7456998716
Going the other way? Convert kilowatts to horsepower.
Horsepower to kilowatts table
Common values, rounded for reading.
| Horsepower (hp) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.7457 |
| 2 | 1.4914 |
| 3 | 2.2371 |
| 4 | 2.9828 |
| 5 | 3.7285 |
| 6 | 4.4742 |
| 7 | 5.2199 |
| 8 | 5.9656 |
| 9 | 6.7113 |
| 10 | 7.457 |
| 15 | 11.1855 |
| 20 | 14.914 |
| 25 | 18.6425 |
| 30 | 22.371 |
| 40 | 29.828 |
| 50 | 37.285 |
| 75 | 55.9275 |
| 100 | 74.57 |
| 250 | 186.42 |
| 500 | 372.85 |
| 1,000 | 745.7 |
Questions people ask
- How many kilowatts are in a horsepower?
- One horsepower equals 0.7456998716 kilowatts.
- How do I convert horsepower to kilowatts by hand?
- Multiply the number of horsepower by 0.7456998716. For a rough check, 0.746 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 1 horsepower in kilowatts?
- 1 horsepower is 0.74569987 kilowatts.
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