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Horsepower to Kilowatts Converter
Convert horsepower (hp) to kilowatts (kW) instantly. Includes formula, worked example, and a full reference chart from 1 to 1000 hp.
Horsepower
hp
Kilowatts
kW
How to convert horsepower to kilowatts
One mechanical horsepower equals 0.7457 kilowatts. To convert hp to kW, multiply by 0.7457. A 200 hp engine therefore produces about 149.1 kW.
Formula
kW = hp × 0.7457
Worked example
Convert 200 hp to kW:
200 hp × 0.7456998715822702 → 149.139974 kW
200 hp × 0.7456998715822702 → 149.139974 kW
Common horsepower to kilowatts values
Quick reference for common horsepower values:
- 1 hp = 0.7457 kW
- 5 hp = 3.728499 kW
- 10 hp = 7.456999 kW
- 100 hp = 74.569987 kW
Horsepower to Kilowatts conversion table
Full reference chart — useful for cooking, fitness, engineering, or homework.
| Horsepower | Kilowatts |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 0.7457 kW |
| 2 hp | 1.4914 kW |
| 3 hp | 2.2371 kW |
| 5 hp | 3.728499 kW |
| 10 hp | 7.456999 kW |
| 20 hp | 14.913997 kW |
| 25 hp | 18.642497 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 |
| 1000 hp | 745.699872 kW |
Kilowatts to Horsepower table (reverse)
Looking the other way? Here's the reverse conversion:
| Kilowatts | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.341022 hp |
| 2 kW | 2.682044 hp |
| 3 kW | 4.023066 hp |
| 5 kW | 6.70511 hp |
| 10 kW | 13.410221 hp |
| 20 kW | 26.820442 hp |
| 25 kW | 33.525552 hp |
| 50 kW | 67.051104 hp |
| 75 kW | 100.576657 hp |
| 100 kW | 134.102209 hp |
| 250 kW | 335.255522 hp |
| 500 kW | 670.511045 hp |
| 1000 kW | 1,341.0221 hp |
Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatts are in 1 horsepower?
There are 0.7457 kW in 1 hp.
How many kilowatts are in 10 horsepower?
10 hp = 7.456999 kW.
How many horsepower are in 1 kilowatt?
1 kW = 1.341022 hp.
What is the formula to convert horsepower to kilowatts?
The formula is kW = hp × 0.7457.