Horsepower to Kilowatts Calculator
Convert between horsepower (HP) and kilowatts (kW) with our free calculator. Perfect for automotive, engineering, and power conversion applications.
Step 1: Horsepower Input
Understanding Horsepower
Horsepower is a unit of measurement for power. Mechanical horsepower is approximately 745.7 watts, while metric horsepower (PS) is about 735.5 watts.
Step 2: Kilowatts Input
About Kilowatts
Kilowatts are the standard SI unit for power. 1 kilowatt equals 1000 watts. Electric vehicles often use kilowatts to rate their power output instead of horsepower.
Power Conversion Results
Conversion Result
Vehicle Power Comparison
| Vehicle Type | Horsepower (HP) | Kilowatts (kW) | Power-to-Weight (HP/ton) |
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Conversion Formulas
Mechanical Horsepower to Kilowatts
1 mechanical horsepower = 745.699872 watts ≈ 0.7457 kilowatts
Formula: kW = HP × 0.7457
Metric Horsepower (PS) to Kilowatts
1 metric horsepower (PS) = 735.49875 watts ≈ 0.7355 kilowatts
Formula: kW = PS × 0.7355
Electrical Horsepower to Kilowatts
1 electrical horsepower = 746 watts = 0.746 kilowatts
Formula: kW = HP(electric) × 0.746
Boiler Horsepower to Kilowatts
1 boiler horsepower = 9809.5 watts ≈ 9.8095 kilowatts
Formula: kW = HP(boiler) × 9.8095
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