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. One horsepower (mechanical) equals 0.7456999 kilowatts; one kilowatts equals 1.341022 horsepower (mechanical). The conversion is a linear scaling with no offset, so the same factor applies to any value.

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