Horsepower to Kilowatt Converter
Convert horsepower to kilowatt instantly.
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How to convert horsepower to kilowatt
Enter your power in horsepower and get the equivalent in kilowatt instantly. Key reference points: a household microwave uses about 1000 watts (1 kW), a typical car engine produces 100-200 horsepower (75-150 kW), and a large wind turbine generates 2-3 megawatts.
Horsepower is the US standard for car engine power, while kilowatts are used in Europe and for electrical ratings worldwide.
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Common horsepower to kilowatt conversions
| Horsepower (hp) | Kilowatt (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.7457 |
| 5 | 3.7285 |
| 10 | 7.457 |
| 25 | 18.6425 |
| 50 | 37.285 |
| 100 | 74.57 |
| 500 | 372.85 |
| 1000 | 745.7 |
Frequently asked questions
1 horsepower equals 0.7457 kilowatt.
Multiply by 0.7457. For example, 5 hp = 3.7285 kW.
300 horsepower equals approximately 223.7 kilowatts.
1 kilowatt equals 1.34102 horsepower.
100 horsepower equals 74.57 kilowatt.