How to use Horsepower to Kilowatts
Type a value in horsepower and the kilowatts figure appears straight away. The conversion table further down lists common values.
The formula
kW = hp × 0.745699872
Examples
- 1 horsepower to kilowatts
0.74569987 kW
- 10 horsepower to kilowatts
7.45699872 kW
- 250 horsepower to kilowatts
186.4249679 kW
Horsepower to Kilowatts conversion table
| Horsepower | Kilowatts |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.7457 kW |
| 2 | 1.4914 kW |
| 3 | 2.2371 kW |
| 4 | 2.9828 kW |
| 5 | 3.7285 kW |
| 6 | 4.4742 kW |
| 7 | 5.2199 kW |
| 8 | 5.9656 kW |
| 9 | 6.7113 kW |
| 10 | 7.457 kW |
| 15 | 11.1855 kW |
| 20 | 14.914 kW |
| 25 | 18.6425 kW |
| 30 | 22.371 kW |
| 40 | 29.828 kW |
| 50 | 37.285 kW |
| 75 | 55.9275 kW |
| 100 | 74.57 kW |
| 250 | 186.425 kW |
| 500 | 372.8499 kW |
| 1,000 | 745.6999 kW |
Limitations and assumptions
Uses the stated standard definitions. Mechanical (imperial) horsepower. Metric horsepower (PS) is 0.7355 kW.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatts are in one horsepower?
One horsepower equals 0.74569987 kW. The formula is kW = hp × 0.745699872.
How do I convert horsepower to kilowatts?
Use kW = hp × 0.745699872. For example, 10 horsepower gives 7.45699872 kW. Enter your own value above and the converter does the arithmetic for you.
How do I convert kilowatts back to horsepower?
Use the Kilowatts to Horsepower converter, or invert the factor by dividing instead of multiplying.
Is this conversion exact?
Energy and power units mix SI and traditional definitions, so check whether a "calorie" means a small calorie or a food Calorie (kilocalorie).