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Convert horsepower to kilowatts

Convert horsepower (hp) to kilowatts (kW). 1 hp = 0.7457 kW, and 1 kW = 1.34102 hp.

1 hp = 0.7457 kW

HP to kW formula

kW = hp ÷ 1.34102209

Divide the number of horsepower by 1.34102209.

Example: To convert 1 hp to kilowatts: 1 ÷ 1.34102209 = 0.7457 kW.

Quick answers

What is 1 hp in kilowatts?
1 hp = 0.7457 kW
What is 100 hp in kilowatts?
100 hp = 74.57 kW
What is 200 hp in kilowatts?
200 hp = 149.14 kW
What is 300 hp in kilowatts?
300 hp = 223.71 kW

HP to kW conversion table

kW to HP table
horsepower (hp)kilowatts (kW)
1 hp0.7457 kW
5 hp3.7285 kW
10 hp7.457 kW
50 hp37.285 kW
100 hp74.57 kW
150 hp111.855 kW
200 hp149.14 kW
250 hp186.425 kW
300 hp223.71 kW
400 hp298.28 kW
500 hp372.85 kW
1,000 hp745.7 kW

Frequently asked questions

How many horsepower are in a kilowatt?

There are 1.34102 horsepower in a kilowatt (1 kW = 1.34102 hp), so 1 hp = 0.7457 kW.

How do I convert horsepower to kilowatts?

Divide the number of horsepower by 1.34102209. To convert 1 hp to kilowatts: 1 ÷ 1.34102209 = 0.7457 kW.

Is the HP to kW conversion exact?

Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so 1 horsepower is exactly 0.745699871582 kilowatts. Results on this page are rounded to six significant digits; pick more decimals in the converter if you need them.

What is 1 hp in kilowatts?

1 hp = 0.7457 kW.

How do I convert kilowatts back to horsepower?

Use the reverse relationship: 1 kW = 1.34102 hp. The kW to HP page has a converter and a full table.

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