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HP to kW Converter (Horsepower to Kilowatts)

1 horsepower = 0.7456998716 kilowatts. To convert hp to kW, multiply by 0.7456998716, or divide by 1.34102209.

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1 hp = 0.7457 kW

1 hp
0.7457 kW
1 kW
1.341 hp
10 hp
7.457 kW
100 hp
74.57 kW

How to convert HP to kW

1 horsepower equals 0.7456998716 kilowatts, so the conversion is a single multiplication.

kW = hp × 0.7456998716

Example: 2 hp × 0.7456998716 = 1.491 kW.

About the horsepower and the kilowatt

Horsepower (hp)

Mechanical horsepower is about 745.7 watts. James Watt introduced the unit to compare steam engines with horses.

Kilowatt (kW)

A kilowatt is 1,000 watts. Electric motors and EV power are rated in kW.

1 horsepower in every power unit

Kilowatts0.7457 kWWatts745.7 W
Metric Horsepower1.014 PS
Btu per Hour2,544.434 Btu/h
Megawatts0.0007457 MW
Gigawatts7.457e-7 GW
Milliwatts745,699.872 mW
Tons of Refrigeration0.212 TR
Kilocalories per Hour641.186 kcal/h
Foot-Pounds per Second550 ft·lbf/s
kW to HPReverse conversionWatts to HP1 W = 0.001341 hpHP to Watts1 hp = 745.6999 W

HP to kW FAQ

How many kilowatts are in a horsepower?

1 horsepower = 0.7456998716 kilowatts.

How many horsepower are in a kilowatt?

1 kilowatt = 1.34102209 horsepower.

How do I convert hp to kW?

Use kW = hp × 0.7456998716. For example, 10 hp = 7.457 kW.

Can I print this HP to kW chart?

Yes. Use "Print / Save PDF" next to the converter for a one-page chart, or "Download CSV" to open it in Excel or Google Sheets.