Horsepower to Kilowatt Converter
Convert horsepower to kilowatts with this free power converter. The exact relationship used on this page is 1 horsepower = 0.745699871582 kilowatts. Type any number — the result updates instantly, works on phones and desktops, and is ready to copy into homework, a spec sheet, or a shopping list.
Formula: Kilowatt = Horsepower × 0.745699871582
How to convert horsepower to kilowatts
- Enter the value in horsepower in the converter.
- Read the equivalent amount in kilowatts.
- Use the swap link if you need kilowatt to horsepower instead.
- Check the table for common values without typing.
Worked examples
- 1 hp = 0.7456998716 kW
- 5 hp = 3.728499358 kW
- 10 hp = 7.456998716 kW
- 25 hp = 18.64249679 kW
Conversion table
Common horsepower values converted to kilowatts.
| hp | kW |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.7456998716 |
| 2 | 1.491399743 |
| 3 | 2.237099615 |
| 4 | 2.982799486 |
| 5 | 3.728499358 |
| 6 | 4.474199229 |
| 7 | 5.219899101 |
| 8 | 5.965598973 |
| 9 | 6.711298844 |
| 10 | 7.456998716 |
| 20 | 14.91399743 |
| 50 | 37.28499358 |
| 100 | 74.56998716 |
| 250 | 186.4249679 |
| 500 | 372.8499358 |
| 1,000 | 745.6998716 |
About this conversion
Horsepower (hp) and Kilowatt (kW) are both power units. Power is energy per time. Bookmark this URL when you convert horsepower to kilowatts often, then explore related pairs in the same category if you need a different target unit.
Need the other direction? Open the kilowatt to horsepower converter.
FAQ
How many kilowatts are in 1 horsepower?+
1 horsepower equals 0.745699871582 kilowatts.
What is the formula to convert horsepower to kilowatts?+
Kilowatt = Horsepower × 0.745699871582
How do I convert horsepower to kilowatts by hand?+
Multiply the horsepower value by 0.745699871582. Example: 10 horsepower × 0.745699871582 = 7.45699871582 kilowatts.
Is this hp to kW converter accurate?+
Yes. Linear conversions use internationally agreed factors relative to SI. Temperature and inverse fuel units use the standard offset or reciprocal formulas, not a guessed scale factor.