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Horsepower to Kilowatt

1 Horsepower = 0.7457 Kilowatt


Conversion Formula

To convert Horsepower to Kilowatt, multiply the value by 0.7457.

Horsepower × 0.7457 = Kilowatt

Quick Reference

hp kW
1 0.7457
5 3.7285
10 7.457
25 18.6425
50 37.285
100 74.57
500 372.85
1000 745.7

What is Horsepower?

Horsepower (symbol: hp) is a unit of measurement of power, or the rate at which work is done.

It was originally coined by James Watt to compare the output of steam engines with the power of draft horses. There are different variations, but the most common “mechanical horsepower” is approximately 745.7 watts.

Common Uses

Horsepower is the standard unit used to measure the peak power output of internal combustion engines in cars, motorcycles, and boats.

What is Kilowatt?

The kilowatt (symbol: kW) is a decimal multiple of the watt, the SI unit of power.

One kilowatt is equal to 1,000 watts.

Common Uses

Kilowatts are commonly used to express the output of engines and the power consumption of larger electrical devices and machinery. It is also the unit used to measure the power output of electric vehicle motors.

How many kilowatt are in a horsepower?

There are 0.7457 kilowatt in 1 horsepower.


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