Convert horsepower to kilowatts
Horsepower (hp) to kilowatt (kW). One horsepower equals 0.7457 kilowatts.
Formula
Horsepower to kilowatt conversion table
| Horsepower | Kilowatts | Kilowatts | Horsepower |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hp | 0.7457 kW | 1 kW | 1.341 hp |
| 2 hp | 1.4914 kW | 2 kW | 2.682 hp |
| 3 hp | 2.2371 kW | 3 kW | 4.0231 hp |
| 5 hp | 3.7285 kW | 5 kW | 6.7051 hp |
| 10 hp | 7.457 kW | 10 kW | 13.4102 hp |
| 20 hp | 14.914 kW | 20 kW | 26.8204 hp |
| 50 hp | 37.285 kW | 50 kW | 67.0511 hp |
| 100 hp | 74.57 kW | 100 kW | 134.1 hp |
| 500 hp | 372.85 kW | 500 kW | 670.51 hp |
| 1000 hp | 745.7 kW | 1000 kW | 1341.02 hp |
To convert horsepower to kilowatts, divide the number of horsepower by 1.341. One horsepower equals 0.7457 kilowatts, and one kilowatt equals 1.341 horsepower, so the relationship is fixed and exact. As a worked example, 10 hp comes to 7.457 kW. Enter your own figure in the converter above to get an instant answer, or use the swap button to flip the direction. This is a power conversion, and like every tool on UnitGlide it runs locally in your browser with no account or upload required. The table further down shows a range of common horsepower values already worked out in kilowatts, plus the reverse kilowatt to horsepower direction, which is handy for quick reference or double-checking a result by hand.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatts are in a horsepower?
One horsepower equals 0.7457 kilowatts. The ratio is constant, so you can multiply any number of horsepower by 0.7457 to get kilowatts.
What is the formula to convert horsepower to kilowatts?
Use kilowatts = horsepower ÷ 1.341. UnitGlide applies this exact formula for every value, so results stay accurate across the whole range.
How do I convert kilowatts back to horsepower?
Go the other way by using one kilowatt equals 1.341 horsepower. You can also press the swap button in the converter above to flip the direction in one click.
Is this horsepower to kilowatt converter accurate?
Yes. It uses internationally defined SI conversion factors, as maintained by the BIPM, and all math runs in your browser so nothing is rounded away on a server. For everyday use the displayed precision is more than enough.