Convert Horsepower (mechanical) to Kilowatts
Horsepower (mechanical) → Kilowatts
hp × 0.7456999 = kW
kW × 1.341022 = hp
To convert horsepower (mechanical) (hp) to kilowatts (kW), multiply the horsepower (mechanical) value by 0.7456999. 1 hp = 0.7456999 kW, and 1 kW = 1.341022 hp. The conversion is a linear scaling with no offset, so the same factor applies to any value.
Going the other way? Convert kW to hp.
hp to kW table
| Horsepower (mechanical) (hp) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 hp | 0.07456999 kW |
| 0.5 hp | 0.3728499 kW |
| 1 hp | 0.7456999 kW |
| 2 hp | 1.4914 kW |
| 5 hp | 3.728499 kW |
| 10 hp | 7.456999 kW |
| 20 hp | 14.914 kW |
| 50 hp | 37.28499 kW |
| 100 hp | 74.56999 kW |
| 500 hp | 372.8499 kW |
| 1000 hp | 745.6999 kW |
Related power conversions
More from hp
hp to W
Convert Horsepower (mechanical) to Watts
hp to mW
Convert Horsepower (mechanical) to Milliwatts
hp to PS
Convert Horsepower (mechanical) to Metric horsepower (PS)
hp to MW
Convert Horsepower (mechanical) to Megawatts
More to kW
Common power ranges
Typical real-world values (kW)
| Application | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Small servo motor | 0.05 – 0.75 kW |
| Mid-range servo motor | 0.75 – 7.5 kW |
| Large industrial motor | 7.5 – 75 kW |
| Heavy industrial drive | 75 – 1,000 kW |
Recent conversions
Kept in this browser only.