Horsepower to Kilowatt
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horsepower to kilowatt Conversion Table
| horsepower (hp) | kilowatt (kW) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.01 hp | → | 0.0074569987 kW |
| 0.1 hp | → | 0.0745699872 kW |
| 1.0 hp | → | 0.7456998716 kW |
| 2.0 hp | → | 1.4913997432 kW |
| 3.0 hp | → | 2.2370996147 kW |
| 5.0 hp | → | 3.7284993579 kW |
| 10.0 hp | → | 7.4569987158 kW |
| 20.0 hp | → | 14.9139974316 kW |
| 30.0 hp | → | 22.3709961475 kW |
| 50.0 hp | → | 37.2849935791 kW |
| 100.0 hp | → | 74.5699871582 kW |
| 1000.0 hp | → | 745.699871582 kW |
Example Conversion
To convert from horsepower to kilowatt, multiply by 0.7456998716.
For example: 22 horsepower = 22 × 0.7456998716 = 16.4053971748 kilowatt
Unit History
About horsepower
Horsepower was devised in the 18th century by James Watt to market steam engines. Though somewhat archaic, it persists in automotive and mechanical engineering contexts.
About kilowatt
The kilowatt bundles 1,000 watts into a convenient scale for appliances, motors, and photovoltaic arrays. It has become the default rating unit for household electricity use.