Horsepower to Kilowatts

Convert horsepower (hp) to kilowatts (kW) instantly — with formula and reference table.

Quick answer: 1 hp = 0.7457 kW. To convert horsepower to kilowatts, multiply by hp × 0.7457.

Converting horsepower to kilowatts

This converter changes a value in horsepower (hp) into kilowatts (kW). One horsepower equals 0.7457 kW. One mechanical horsepower equals 0.7457 kilowatts. The conversion runs entirely in your browser — enter a value and the result updates instantly, in either direction.

Formula

kW = hp × 0.7457

Example

Convert 10 hp to kW: 10 × 0.7457 = 7.456999 kW.

Horsepower to Kilowatts conversion table

Popular horsepower to kilowatts conversions

Quick answers for the hp values people look up most often:

• 4 hp = 2.9828 kW
• 6 hp = 4.4742 kW
• 7 hp = 5.2199 kW
• 8 hp = 5.9656 kW
• 9 hp = 6.7113 kW
• 12 hp = 8.9484 kW
• 15 hp = 11.1855 kW
• 30 hp = 22.371 kW
• 40 hp = 29.828 kW
• 60 hp = 44.742 kW
• 75 hp = 55.9275 kW
• 80 hp = 59.656 kW
• 90 hp = 67.113 kW
• 150 hp = 111.855 kW
• 200 hp = 149.14 kW
• 250 hp = 186.425 kW
• 500 hp = 372.8499 kW
• 1000 hp = 745.6999 kW

How to use this converter

1. Enter a value in the horsepower (hp) field.
2. Read the converted value in kilowatts (kW) below.
3. Type into the kW field instead to convert in reverse, or use the swap button.

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