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Horsepower to Kilowatt Converter
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Horsepower to Kilowatt Formula
Conversion explanation: Divide the value in Horsepower by 1.341022 to get the equivalent value in Kilowatt.
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What is Horsepower to Kilowatt Converter
A horsepower to kilowatt converter converts power measurements from mechanical horsepower (hp) to kilowatts (kW). It applies the standard conversion factor where 1 horsepower equals approximately 0.7457 kilowatts for automotive and industrial needs. For related calculations, you can also check our watt to kilowatt conversion tool.
Definitions of Horsepower and Kilowatt
What is Horsepower?
Horsepower is a unit of power used primarily to measure the output of engines and motors. One mechanical horsepower is approximately equal to 745.7 watts. For related unit metrics, you can use our kilowatt to watt conversion tool.
What is Kilowatt?
A kilowatt is a unit of electric power equal to 1,000 watts. It is commonly used to express the output capacity of engines and electricity consumption in households. If you need to make other calculations, see our watt to horsepower conversion tool.
How to Convert Horsepower to Kilowatt
To convert a value from horsepowers to kilowatts, multiply the value by the conversion multiplier:
Step-by-Step Example
Suppose you want to convert 5 horsepowers to kilowatts. Using the conversion steps:
- Identify the multiplier factor:
0.745699872. - Multiply 5 by the factor:
5 × 0.745699872 = 3.72849936. - Result: 5 horsepowers is equal to 3.72849936 kilowatts.
Horsepower to Kilowatt Conversion Table
The table below provides quick reference conversions for common values from horsepowers to kilowatts:
| Horsepower [hp] | Kilowatt [kw] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 hp | 0.0074569987 kw |
| 0.1 hp | 0.0745699872 kw |
| 1 hp | 0.745699872 kw |
| 2 hp | 1.491399744 kw |
| 3 hp | 2.237099616 kw |
| 4 hp | 2.982799488 kw |
| 5 hp | 3.72849936 kw |
| 6 hp | 4.474199232 kw |
| 7 hp | 5.219899104 kw |
| 8 hp | 5.965598976 kw |
| 9 hp | 6.711298848 kw |
| 10 hp | 7.45699872 kw |
| 20 hp | 14.91399744 kw |
| 30 hp | 22.37099616 kw |
| 50 hp | 37.2849936 kw |
| 100 hp | 74.5699872 kw |
| 500 hp | 372.849936 kw |
| 1000 hp | 745.699872 kw |