Convert Horsepower (mechanical) to Kilowatt
1 horsepower (mechanical) equals 0.74569987 kilowatts. Enter a value below to convert instantly.
Formula
Multiply the number of horsepower (mechanical) by 0.745699871582 to get kilowatts.
Step by step
- Start with 1 hp.
- Multiply by the conversion factor 0.745699871582.
- 1 × 0.745699871582 = 0.74569987 kW.
Horsepower (mechanical) to Kilowatt conversion table
| Horsepower (mechanical) (hp) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.74569987 |
| 2 | 1.4913997 |
| 5 | 3.7284994 |
| 10 | 7.4569987 |
| 20 | 14.913997 |
| 50 | 37.284994 |
| 100 | 74.569987 |
| 500 | 372.84994 |
| 1,000 | 745.69987 |
About the horsepower (mechanical)
The horsepower (mechanical) (hp) is a Imperial unit of power.
About the kilowatt
The kilowatt (kW) is a SI unit of power.
Where this conversion is used
Converting horsepower (mechanical) to kilowatts comes up when engines, appliances, solar panels, and HVAC sizing.
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Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatts are in a horsepower (mechanical)?
One horsepower (mechanical) equals 0.74569987 kilowatts.
How do you convert horsepower (mechanical) to kilowatts?
Multiply the number of horsepower (mechanical) by 0.745699871582 to get kilowatts.
What is 1 kilowatt in horsepower (mechanical)?
One kilowatt equals 1.3410221 horsepower (mechanical).
When would I convert horsepower (mechanical) to kilowatts?
This conversion is common when engines, appliances, solar panels, and HVAC sizing.
Conversion factors are based on internationally agreed unit definitions. See our methodology and sources for details on how these values are verified.