Horsepower to Kilowatts Converter
Convert horsepower to kilowatts instantly. 1 hp = 0.7457 kW. Free two-way converter with the formula and a quick reference table.
How to convert horsepower to kilowatts
kilowatts = horsepower × 0.7457
One horsepower equals 0.7457 kilowatts, so to convert horsepower to kilowatts you multiply by 0.7457. Going the other way, one kilowatt is 1.341 horsepower. Both units measure power, so the conversion is an exact ratio that never changes.
10 horsepower = 7.457 kilowatts. Multiply your horsepower figure by the factor above (or just type it into the box) to convert any amount.
Need the other direction? kilowatts to horsepower
horsepower to kilowatts table
| horsepower (hp) | kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.7457 |
| 2 | 1.4914 |
| 3 | 2.2371 |
| 5 | 3.7285 |
| 10 | 7.457 |
| 20 | 14.914 |
| 25 | 18.6425 |
| 50 | 37.285 |
| 100 | 74.57 |
| 250 | 186.42 |
| 500 | 372.85 |
| 1,000 | 745.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatts are in a horsepower?
One horsepower equals 0.7457 kilowatts. So to convert, multiply the number of horsepower by 0.7457.
How do I convert horsepower to kilowatts?
Multiply by 0.7457, or simply enter the value in the converter above — it does the math instantly and works both ways.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes — both units measure the same quantity, so the ratio is fixed and this uses the standard internationally-agreed factor.