Power converter
Convert Horsepower to Kilowatts (hp to kW)
1 hp = 0.7457 kW. Motor and spindle power ratings.
Horsepower to kilowatts conversion table
| hp | kW |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 0.7457 kW |
| 2 hp | 1.4914 kW |
| 3 hp | 2.2371 kW |
| 4 hp | 2.9828 kW |
| 5 hp | 3.7285 kW |
| 6 hp | 4.4742 kW |
| 7 hp | 5.2199 kW |
| 8 hp | 5.9656 kW |
| 9 hp | 6.7113 kW |
| 10 hp | 7.457 kW |
| 15 hp | 11.1855 kW |
| 20 hp | 14.914 kW |
| 25 hp | 18.6425 kW |
| 30 hp | 22.371 kW |
| 40 hp | 29.828 kW |
| 50 hp | 37.285 kW |
| 75 hp | 55.9275 kW |
| 100 hp | 74.57 kW |
| 150 hp | 111.855 kW |
| 200 hp | 149.14 kW |
| 250 hp | 186.425 kW |
| 500 hp | 372.85 kW |
| 1000 hp | 745.7 kW |
How to convert horsepower to kilowatts
Multiply the value in horsepower by 0.7457 to get kilowatts. 1 hp equals 0.7457 kW, and 1 kW equals 1.341 hp.
About these units
Mechanical horsepower is 550 foot-pounds per second, about 746 watts. US motor and spindle ratings are quoted in horsepower.
The kilowatt is 1,000 watts, the SI power unit. Motor nameplates, heaters, and utility billing use kilowatts; one kilowatt is about 1.34 horsepower.
Common questions
How many kilowatts are in a horsepower?
1 hp equals 0.7457 kW.
How do you convert horsepower to kilowatts?
Use kW ≈ hp × 0.7457. So 1 hp = 0.7457 kW, and to go back, 1 kW = 1.341 hp.
What is 10 hp in kW?
10 hp equals 7.457 kW.
What is 100 hp in kW?
100 hp equals 74.57 kW.