Horsepower to Kilowatts Calculator



Formula

To convert Horsepower (hp) to Kilowatts (kW):

\[ kW = hp \times 0.745699872 \]

Where:

What is Horsepower?

Horsepower is a unit of power in the British system of measurement. It is commonly used to measure the power of engines and motors. One horsepower is defined as the ability to move 550 pounds one foot in one second, or 33,000 foot-pounds per minute.

What is a Kilowatt?

A kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). It is equivalent to one thousand watts. Power in kilowatts is often used to express the output of engines and the power of electric motors, tools, machines, and heaters.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following value:

Step 1: Use the horsepower to kilowatts formula:

\[ kW = hp \times 0.745699872 = 100 \times 0.745699872 = 74.57 \text{ kW} \]

The Power in Kilowatts is 74.57 kW.