Converting from Horsepower, Electrical (hp) to Kilowatt (kW) | Power

What is Horsepower, Electrical (hp)

Horsepower, Electrical (hp) is a unit of power to measure the rate at which work is done. It is commonly used in the United States to describe the power output of electrical devices.

What is Kilowatt (kW)

Kilowatt (kW) is also a unit of power, often used internationally, to quantify the rate at which energy is transferred. It is equivalent to 1000 watts.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from Horsepower, Electrical (hp) to Kilowatt (kW), you can use the formula:

kW=hp×0.746

To convert from Kilowatt (kW) to Horsepower, Electrical (hp), use:

hp=kW×1.340483

Examples

• Converting 5 hp to kW:

kW=5×0.746=3.73

• Converting 3 kW to hp:

hp=3×1.340483=4.021448

• 12 hp is equivalent to 8.952 kW.
• 12 kW is equal to 16.08579 hp.

Use this page to perform conversions from Horsepower, Electrical (hp) to Kilowatt (kW) and vice versa easily.