Convert Horsepower to Kilowatts
Convert horsepower to kilowatts instantly. Type a value below, check the formula and table, then see how the same hp to kW conversion looks as a single line in Notes Calculator.
Horsepower to Kilowatts formula
One metric horsepower is 0.735499 kilowatts, so kW = hp × 0.735499. For the reverse, multiply kilowatts by 1.35962, or use the Kilowatts to Horsepower converter.
Horsepower to Kilowatts conversion table
| Horsepower (hp) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.735499 |
| 2 | 1.471 |
| 5 | 3.67749 |
| 10 | 7.35499 |
| 20 | 14.71 |
| 25 | 18.3875 |
| 50 | 36.7749 |
| 100 | 73.5499 |
| 250 | 183.875 |
| 500 | 367.749 |
| 1,000 | 735.499 |
Horsepower to Kilowatts in Notes Calculator
Notes Calculator is a notepad that does math. Write 100 hp to kW on any line and the answer appears beside it. Change the number and the result follows. The same works with in and as, and with values stored in variables, so a whole estimate can mix horsepower and kilowatts without a separate converter.
| Note | Result |
|---|---|
| 100 hp to kW | 73.55 kW |
| 100 hp in kW | 73.55 kW |
| 10 kW as hp | 13.60 hp |
See the unit conversion docs for mixing units in one expression, or open the free web app and try it.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- One metric horsepower equals 0.735499 kilowatts. To convert horsepower to kilowatts, multiply by 0.735499; to go back, multiply by 1.35962.
- Type the value, the unit, and the target unit on one line: 100 hp to kW. The keywords to, in, and as all work, and the result updates as you type. You can also keep the value in a variable and convert it later.
- Yes. The converter on this page is free, and Notes Calculator has a free plan for the web, Mac, Windows, Linux, and Android with the same unit conversions built in.
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