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Horsepower to Kilowatt Converter

Convert horsepower to kilowatts instantly with our accurate 2025 mechanical power calculator. Perfect for automotive, industrial, and engineering power conversions.

Quick Horsepower to Kilowatt Conversion

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Horsepower to Kilowatt Conversion 2025

Converting horsepower to kilowatts is essential for automotive, industrial, and mechanical engineering applications in 2025. This conversion between imperial and metric power units enables accurate communication between professionals working in automotive design, industrial machinery, and mechanical systems, from engine specifications to motor ratings.

Our 2025 converter provides instant and precise conversions from horsepower to kilowatts, essential for mechanical engineers, automotive professionals, industrial designers, and anyone working with mechanical power measurements. 1 horsepower equals approximately 0.746 kilowatts in the mechanical system.

How to Convert Horsepower to Kilowatts

Conversion Steps

1

Take your horsepower value

Example: 10 horsepower

2

Multiply by 0.746

10 × 0.746 = 7.46

3

Get your result

Result: 7.46 kilowatts

Understanding Mechanical Power Units

1

1 HP = 0.746 kW

Mechanical horsepower

2

Horsepower

Imperial unit of mechanical power

3

Kilowatt

1,000 watts in SI units

Common Horsepower to Kilowatt Conversions

Horsepower Kilowatts Common Use
0.5 HP 0.37 kW Small motor
1 HP 0.75 kW Standard horsepower
5 HP 3.73 kW Power tool
10 HP 7.46 kW Industrial motor
50 HP 37.3 kW Small engine
200 HP 149.2 kW Car engine

Quick Conversion Tips for Mechanical Power

  • 1 horsepower = 0.746 kilowatts (mechanical horsepower)
  • Quick calculation: horsepower × 0.746 for exact kilowatts
  • Essential for automotive and industrial applications
  • Kilowatt is the preferred metric unit for electrical power
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