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 |
| 5 hp | 3.7285 kW |
| 10 hp | 7.457 kW |
| 25 hp | 18.6425 kW |
| 50 hp | 37.285 kW |
| 100 hp | 74.57 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?
Multiply the value in horsepower by 0.7457 to get kilowatts. 1 hp equals 0.7457 kW, and 1 kW equals 1.341 hp.