How Many Kilowatts in a Horsepower?

Quick Answer
1 Horsepower = 0.746 Kilowatts

1 HP = 0.746 kW

Formula

kW = HP × 0.746

Conversion Table

Horsepower (HP)Kilowatts (kW)
1 HP0.746 kW
2 HP1.491 kW
5 HP3.729 kW
10 HP7.457 kW
20 HP14.914 kW
50 HP37.285 kW
100 HP74.57 kW
500 HP372.85 kW
1,000 HP745.7 kW

Worked Examples

Convert 5 HP to kW:
5 HP × 0.746 = 3.729 kW
Convert 10 HP to kW:
10 HP × 0.746 = 7.457 kW
Convert 50 HP to kW:
50 HP × 0.746 = 37.285 kW

FAQ

How many Kilowatts are in 1 Horsepower?
There are 0.746 Kilowatts in 1 Horsepower. Formula: kW = HP × 0.746.
How to convert Horsepower to Kilowatts?
To convert Horsepower to Kilowatts, multiply the number of Horsepower by 0.746. For example, 10 HP = 7.457 kW.
How many Kilowatts are in 100 Horsepower?
There are 74.57 Kilowatts in 100 Horsepower. Calculation: 100 × 0.746 = 74.57.