Mechanical HP
0.74570 kW
1 mechanical HP in kilowatts.
Focused Tool Page
Horsepower to kWs Converter
This reverse converter mirrors the home experience but flips the direction. Enter horsepower, choose the horsepower standard, and the page converts it back into kilowatts for comparison, sizing, and spec checks.
Metric HP
0.73550 kW
1 metric HP in kilowatts.
Electrical HP
0.74600 kW
1 electrical HP in kilowatts.
Reverse converter
Use this page when a machine, motor, or engine is listed in horsepower and you need the kilowatt equivalent.
Mechanical kW
1 HP = 0.74570 kW
Metric kW
1 HP = 0.73550 kW
Electrical kW
1 HP = 0.74600 kW
Formula
kW = HP / factor
Default
Mechanical horsepower
Precision
Rounded to 3 decimals
How to use the horsepower to kws converter
The page keeps the same simple flow as the main converter, but the inputs, reference text, and table are tuned to this specific conversion job.
Step 1
Enter the horsepower value
Start with the horsepower rating shown on the equipment, supplier quote, or specification sheet.
Step 2
Choose the horsepower standard
Select mechanical, metric, or electrical horsepower so the reverse conversion matches the original rating system.
Step 3
Read the kW result
Use the kilowatt output when comparing modern equipment schedules, electrical data, or international specifications.
Input
Horsepower (HP)
Process
Divide by the selected factor
Output
Kilowatts (kW)
horsepower to kw chart
Common horsepower values converted back into kilowatts.
| Horsepower (HP) | Mechanical kW | Metric kW | Electrical kW |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 HP | 0.75 kW | 0.74 kW | 0.75 kW |
| 2 HP | 1.49 kW | 1.47 kW | 1.49 kW |
| 5 HP | 3.73 kW | 3.68 kW | 3.73 kW |
| 10 HP | 7.46 kW | 7.35 kW | 7.46 kW |
| 20 HP | 14.91 kW | 14.71 kW | 14.92 kW |
| 50 HP | 37.29 kW | 36.77 kW | 37.30 kW |
| 100 HP | 74.57 kW | 73.55 kW | 74.60 kW |
FAQ
Horsepower to kWs Converter FAQ
How do you convert HP to kW? +
For reverse conversion, divide the horsepower value by the factor that matches the horsepower standard you are using.
Why does HP to kW need a horsepower type? +
Because mechanical, metric, and electrical horsepower are slightly different standards, so the reverse conversion changes too.
When is horsepower to kilowatts useful? +
It is helpful when older equipment or supplier literature uses horsepower but your schedule, calculation sheet, or procurement process needs kilowatts.
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