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Convert Horsepowers (Mech) to Kilowatts (hp to kW)
1 hp = 0.745699872 kW. Convert horsepowers (mech) to kilowatts with the exact factor, a common-values table and a free converter.
Conversion factor
kW = hp × 0.745699872
1 hp = 0.745699872 kW
Multiply by 0.745699872 kW to go from horsepowers (mech) to kilowatts, or divide by it to come back. The factor and every value below are computed by the same converter that runs at /convert, so this page and the tool cannot disagree.
hp to kW table
| Horsepowers (Mech) (hp) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 0.745699872 kW |
| 2 hp | 1.49139974 kW |
| 5 hp | 3.72849936 kW |
| 10 hp | 7.45699872 kW |
| 20 hp | 14.9139974 kW |
| 50 hp | 37.2849936 kW |
| 100 hp | 74.5699872 kW |
Every figure is computed at build time by the site’s own converter from the power unit registry. For a value that is not listed, put it into the interactive converter.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatts are in one horsepower (mech)?
One horsepower (mech) is 0.745699872 kW, so 100 hp is 74.5699872 kW.
What is the formula to convert horsepowers (mech) to kilowatts?
kW = hp × 0.745699872. Multiply the value in horsepowers (mech) by 0.745699872 to get kilowatts.
How do I convert kilowatts back to horsepowers (mech)?
hp = kW × 1.34102209, so 1 kW is 1.34102209 hp. The kW to hp page carries the same table in that direction.