Convert kilowatt (kW) to horsepower mechanical (hp).
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Mechanical Horsepower to Kilowatt Converter (hp to kW)
Convert horsepower mechanical (hp) to kilowatt (kW).Unit Converter · Power
Quick answer
1 mechanical horsepower (hp) is approximately equal to 0.7456999 kilowatts (kW). 1 kilowatt (kW) is approximately equal to 1.341022 mechanical horsepowers (hp).
To convert hp to kW, multiply the value in mechanical horsepowers by 0.7456998716. For example, 10 hp = 7.45699872 kW, and 100 hp = 74.56998716 kW.
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How to convert mechanical horsepowers to kilowatts
How many kilowatts are in a mechanical horsepower? 1 mechanical horsepower is about 0.7456999 kilowatts. This free hp to kW converter and mechanical horsepower to kilowatt calculator gives the answer instantly for any value.
To convert mechanical horsepower (hp) to kilowatt (kW), multiply the value in mechanical horsepowers by 0.7456998716.
kW = hp × 0.7456998716
- 1
Take the value in mechanical horsepowers
For example, 25 hp.
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Multiply by 0.7456998716
25 × 0.7456998716.
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Read the answer in kilowatts
25 hp = 18.64249679 kW.
Mechanical Horsepower to Kilowatt conversion table
Common values from 1 to 1,000 mechanical horsepowers converted to kilowatts.
| Mechanical Horsepower (hp) | Kilowatt (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 0.74569987 kW |
| 2 hp | 1.49139974 kW |
| 3 hp | 2.23709961 kW |
| 4 hp | 2.98279949 kW |
| 5 hp | 3.72849936 kW |
| 6 hp | 4.47419923 kW |
| 7 hp | 5.2198991 kW |
| 8 hp | 5.96559897 kW |
| 9 hp | 6.71129884 kW |
| 10 hp | 7.45699872 kW |
| 15 hp | 11.18549807 kW |
| 20 hp | 14.91399743 kW |
| 25 hp | 18.64249679 kW |
| Mechanical Horsepower (hp) | Kilowatt (kW) |
|---|---|
| 30 hp | 22.37099615 kW |
| 40 hp | 29.82799486 kW |
| 50 hp | 37.28499358 kW |
| 60 hp | 44.74199229 kW |
| 70 hp | 52.19899101 kW |
| 75 hp | 55.92749037 kW |
| 80 hp | 59.65598973 kW |
| 90 hp | 67.11298844 kW |
| 100 hp | 74.56998716 kW |
| 250 hp | 186.4249679 kW |
| 500 hp | 372.84993579 kW |
| 1,000 hp | 745.69987158 kW |
About mechanical horsepowers and kilowatts
Mechanical Horsepower (hp)
Mechanical horsepower (hp) is about 745.7 watts. It is traditionally used to rate engines and motors.
Kilowatt (kW)
A kilowatt (kW) is 1,000 watts. Motors, air conditioners and electric vehicles are rated in kilowatts.
hp to kW: common questions
- How many kilowatts are in 1 mechanical horsepower?
- 1 mechanical horsepower (hp) is approximately equal to 0.7456999 kilowatts (kW). In short: 1 hp ≈ 0.7456999 kW.
- How do I convert mechanical horsepowers to kilowatts?
- To convert hp to kW, multiply the value in mechanical horsepowers by 0.7456998716. For example, 5 hp = 3.72849936 kW.
- How do I convert kilowatts to mechanical horsepowers?
- Use the Kilowatt to Horsepower Mechanical converter, which applies the exact reverse factor.
- What is 10 hp in kW, and what is 100 hp?
- 10 hp = 7.45699872 kW, and 100 hp = 74.56998716 kW. The table above lists more values from 1 to 1,000.
- Is this hp to kW converter accurate?
- Yes. It uses the exact conversion factor and shows results to as many as 8 decimal places, so you can rely on it for study, work and everyday measuring.
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