Horsepower to Kilowatt
Convert Horsepower to Kilowatt instantly. Free online engineering unit converter with exact formula, conversion table and FAQ.
Reserved for a responsive leaderboard above the conversion details.
Professional calculator style
World-scale conversion engine
30+ categories
6,500+ units
Instant results
Offline ready
Converter
Engineering Converter
Convert common stress, force, torque, power, and energy units used in engineering.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Use the converter to see the formula.
Results update instantly for Horsepower to Kilowatt conversions.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
Formula
kW = hp × 0.7457
hp = kW × 1.34102
Conversion table
| 1 hp | 0.7457 kW |
| 5 hp | 3.7285 kW |
| 10 hp | 7.457 kW |
| 20 hp | 14.914 kW |
| 50 hp | 37.285 kW |
| 100 hp | 74.57 kW |
| 500 hp | 372.85 kW |
| 1000 hp | 745.7 kW |
Related conversions
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
What is the source unit in this conversion?
The source unit is the Horsepower (hp). Mechanical horsepower.
What is the destination unit in this conversion?
The destination unit is the Kilowatt (kW). Kilowatt is 1000 watt units.
How do I convert Horsepower to Kilowatt?
Multiply the Horsepower value by 0.7457. For example, 10 hp × 0.7457 = 7.457 kW.
Is the Horsepower to Kilowatt conversion exact?
Yes. Both units belong to the same engineering measurement family (power), so the ratio between them is a fixed, defined value rather than a measured approximation.
Where is this conversion commonly used?
It's used whenever a value expressed in Horsepower needs to be compared with, or reported in, Kilowatt, such as in engineering, scientific, or industrial calculations.
Can I convert Kilowatt back to Horsepower?
Yes. Multiply the Kilowatt value by 1.34102 to get Horsepower.
Reserved between the FAQ and the article so the page stays balanced.
About this conversion
This page converts Horsepower (hp) to Kilowatt (kW) within the engineering converter.
Mechanical horsepower. Kilowatt is 1000 watt units.
The formula is kW = hp × 0.7457, based on each unit's fixed relationship to the power base unit.
The conversion is exact, since it relies on a fixed numerical ratio between the two units rather than a measured or approximate value.
Use the calculator above for instant results, or the table below for common Horsepower values already converted to Kilowatt.