Converting from Horsepower, Metric (hp) to Kilowatt (kW)

What is Horsepower, Metric (hp)

Horsepower, Metric (hp) is a unit of power that represents the work done over time. It is commonly used to measure the power output of engines and motors.

What is Kilowatt (kW)

Kilowatt (kW) is another unit of power that is often used globally. It is equal to 1,000 watts and is commonly used to measure the power output of electrical devices.

Conversion Formulas

The default conversion between Horsepower, Metric (hp) and Kilowatt (kW) is as follows:

• 1 (hp) = 0.7354988 (kW)
• 1 (kW) = 1.359622 (hp)

For other conversions, the following formulas can be used:

• 4 (hp) = 2.941995 (kW)
• 4 (kW) = 5.438486 (hp)
• 6 (hp) = 4.412992 (kW)
• 6 (kW) = 8.15773 (hp)
• 3 (hp) = 2.206496 (kW)
• 3 (kW) = 4.078865 (hp)

Examples

• Converting 4 hp to kW:

4hp×0.7354988=2.941995kW

• Converting 6 kW to hp:

6kW×1.359622=8.15773hp

• Converting 3 hp to kW:

3hp×0.7354988=2.206496kW

Use the provided formulas to easily convert between Horsepower, Metric (hp) and Kilowatt (kW) for various power-related calculations.