Convert Horsepower to Kilowatts
1 horsepower = 0.7456999 kilowatts. Type any value below to convert in either direction — the calculation happens in your browser.
Horsepower to Kilowatts formula
Multiply the number of horsepower by 0.7456999 to get kilowatts.
kilowatts = horsepower × 0.7456999To go the other way: divide the number of kilowatts by 0.7456999, or multiply by 1.341022.
horsepower = kilowatts ÷ 0.7456999Horsepower to Kilowatts conversion table
| Horsepower | Kilowatts |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 0.7456999 kW |
| 2 hp | 1.4914 kW |
| 3 hp | 2.2371 kW |
| 4 hp | 2.982799 kW |
| 5 hp | 3.728499 kW |
| 6 hp | 4.474199 kW |
| 7 hp | 5.219899 kW |
| 8 hp | 5.965599 kW |
| 9 hp | 6.711299 kW |
| 10 hp | 7.456999 kW |
| 15 hp | 11.185498 kW |
| 20 hp | 14.913997 kW |
| 25 hp | 18.642497 kW |
| 30 hp | 22.370996 kW |
| 40 hp | 29.827995 kW |
| 50 hp | 37.284994 kW |
| 75 hp | 55.92749 kW |
| 100 hp | 74.569987 kW |
| 250 hp | 186.424968 kW |
| 500 hp | 372.849936 kW |
| 1,000 hp | 745.699872 kW |
Kilowatts to Horsepower conversion table
| Kilowatts | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.341022 hp |
| 2 kW | 2.682044 hp |
| 3 kW | 4.023066 hp |
| 4 kW | 5.364088 hp |
| 5 kW | 6.70511 hp |
| 6 kW | 8.046133 hp |
| 7 kW | 9.387155 hp |
| 8 kW | 10.728177 hp |
| 9 kW | 12.069199 hp |
| 10 kW | 13.410221 hp |
About the horsepower
Mechanical horsepower is about 745.7 watts, still the standard rating for car engines in several markets.
About the kilowatt
A kilowatt is 1,000 watts, the unit for appliance ratings and electric-vehicle motors.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatts are in a horsepower?
There are 0.7456999 kilowatts in one horsepower.
How many horsepower are in a kilowatt?
There are 1.341022 horsepower in one kilowatt.
Is this conversion exact?
The ratio between the horsepower and the kilowatt is fixed by definition, so the conversion is exact — the figures shown here are rounded for readability only.
What is 10 horsepower in kilowatts?
10 horsepower equals 7.456999 kilowatts.