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Horsepower (electric) to Kilowatt Converter
Use this page to convert horsepower (electric) values into kilowatt, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 electric hp = 0.746 kW
1 kW = 1.34048257372654 electric hp
Example: 15 electric hp = 11.19 kW
Horsepower (electric)
Horsepower (electric) (electric hp) is represented in this converter as 746 watts.
History: Horsepower (electric) comes from engine, boiler, water, or regional horsepower definitions.
Current use: Horsepower (electric) appears in motors, engines, pumps, machinery, and legacy mechanical specifications.
Also written as electric 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 (electric) to Kilowatt table
| Horsepower (electric) [electric hp] | Kilowatt [kW] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 electric hp | 0.00746 kW |
| 0.1 electric hp | 0.0746 kW |
| 1 electric hp | 0.746 kW |
| 2 electric hp | 1.492 kW |
| 5 electric hp | 3.73 kW |
| 10 electric hp | 7.46 kW |
| 20 electric hp | 14.92 kW |
| 50 electric hp | 37.3 kW |
| 100 electric hp | 74.6 kW |