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Horsepower (550 ft lbf/s) to Kilowatt Converter
Use this page to convert horsepower (550 ft lbf/s) values into kilowatt, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 hp = 0.74569987158227 kW
1 kW = 1.34102208959503 hp
Example: 15 hp = 11.1854980737341 kW
Horsepower (550 ft lbf/s)
Horsepower (550 ft lbf/s) (hp) is represented in this converter as 745.69987158227 watts.
History: Horsepower (550 ft lbf/s) comes from engine, boiler, water, or regional horsepower definitions.
Current use: Horsepower (550 ft lbf/s) appears in motors, engines, pumps, machinery, and legacy mechanical specifications.
Also written as hp.
Kilowatt
A kilowatt equals 1,000 watts.
History: It became standard with electrical generation and industrial equipment.
Current use: Kilowatts are used for generators, motors, and charging systems.
Also written as kW, kilowatts.
Horsepower (550 ft lbf/s) to Kilowatt table
| Horsepower (550 ft lbf/s) [hp] | Kilowatt [kW] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 hp | 0.0074569987158227 kW |
| 0.1 hp | 0.074569987158227 kW |
| 1 hp | 0.74569987158227 kW |
| 2 hp | 1.49139974316454 kW |
| 5 hp | 3.72849935791135 kW |
| 10 hp | 7.4569987158227 kW |
| 20 hp | 14.9139974316454 kW |
| 50 hp | 37.2849935791135 kW |
| 100 hp | 74.569987158227 kW |
