Horsepower (hp) to kilowatts (kW)

1 horsepower = 0.7457 kilowatts

To convert horsepower to kilowatts, divide the power in horsepower by the conversion factor 1.34102.

The conversion formula is :
kilowatts = horsepower ÷ 1.34102

Here's the calculation to convert 1 hp to kW :
1 horsepower ÷ 1.34102 = 0.7457 kilowatts

Therefore, 1 horsepower is equal to 0.7457 kilowatts

The horsepower is a unit of power used to measure the rate of doing work, especially in engines and mechanical systems. The mechanical horsepower is defined as exactly 745.7 watts and is the most commonly used form in the US and UK. Other variants include the metric horsepower which is equal to approximately 735.5 watts, and the electrical horsepower which is equal to 746 watts. The horsepower is abbreviated using the symbol hp (e.g. 1 hp).

The kilowatt is a unit of power in the metric system, equal to 1000 watts. It is commonly used to measure electrical power, engine output, and energy consumption. The kilowatt is abbreviated using the symbol kW (e.g. 0.7457 kW).