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Horsepower (mechanical) to Kilowatt Converter
Use this page to convert horsepower (mechanical) 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 (mechanical)
Mechanical horsepower equals 745.69987158227 watts.
History: Horsepower was popularized to compare steam engines with horses.
Current use: Horsepower is used in automotive and machinery ratings.
Also written as hp, horsepower, horsepowers.
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 (mechanical) to Kilowatt table
| Horsepower (mechanical) [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 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Kilowatt (kW) are in one Horsepower (mechanical) (hp)?
One Horsepower (mechanical) equals 0.74569987158227 Kilowatt.
How do you convert Horsepower (mechanical) to Kilowatt?
Multiply the Horsepower (mechanical) value by 0.74569987158227 to get the result in Kilowatt.
How do you convert Kilowatt back to Horsepower (mechanical)?
Multiply the Kilowatt value by 1.34102208959503 to get back to Horsepower (mechanical).
What is 15 Horsepower (mechanical) in Kilowatt?
15 Horsepower (mechanical) equals 11.1854980737341 Kilowatt.