Convert Horsepower (hp) to Kilowatts (kW)
Enter a value below to convert Horsepower (hp) to Kilowatts (kW).
Conversion:
1 Horsepower (hp) = 0.745699872 Kilowatts (kW)
How to Convert Horsepower (hp) to Kilowatts (kW)
1 hp = 0.745699872 kw
1 kw = 1.3410220888 hp
Example: convert 15 Horsepower (hp) to Kilowatts (kW):
25 hp = 18.6424968 kw
Horsepower (hp) to Kilowatts (kW) Conversion Table
| Horsepower (hp) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 hp | 0.00745699872 kw |
| 0.1 hp | 0.0745699872 kw |
| 1 hp | 0.745699872 kw |
| 2 hp | 1.491399744 kw |
| 3 hp | 2.237099616 kw |
| 5 hp | 3.72849936 kw |
| 10 hp | 7.45699872 kw |
| 20 hp | 14.91399744 kw |
| 50 hp | 37.2849936 kw |
| 100 hp | 74.5699872 kw |
| 1000 hp | 745.699872 kw |
Horsepower (hp)
Definition
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power originally defined by James Watt as approximately 550 foot-pounds per second or about 745.7 watts.
History
James Watt coined the term 'horsepower' in the 1780s to market his improved steam engines by comparing their output to draft horses. Despite being over 240 years old, the unit remains in widespread use.
Current use
Horsepower is the standard unit for rating internal combustion engines, electric motors, and machinery in the United States, United Kingdom, and many other countries. Car specifications, lawnmowers, and industrial pumps all use hp.
Kilowatts (kW)
Definition
A kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts. It is commonly used to express moderate to large power outputs.
History
The kilowatt became widely used with the expansion of electrical power distribution in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It provided a practical scale for describing household and industrial electricity usage.
Current use
Kilowatts are the standard unit for rating household appliances, electric vehicle motors, solar panel systems, and small to medium generators. Home electricity consumption is often measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh).