Converting between horsepowers and kilowatts is common in electrical engineering, automotive specifications, and industrial applications. Power measures the rate of energy transfer, with watts used in electricity, horsepower in engines, and BTU/h in HVAC systems.
0.39301 hp = 0.293068 kw
0.39301 (zero) horsepower(s) is equal to 0.293068 (zero) kilowatt(s)
What is horsepower?
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power used for rating engines, motors, and vehicles. One mechanical horsepower equals approximately 745.7 watts. It was defined by James Watt to market his steam engines.
What is kilowatt?
The kilowatt (kW) equals 1,000 watts. It is used for measuring household electrical systems, electric vehicles, heating systems, and industrial machinery power ratings.
How to convert hp to kw
To convert Horsepower to Kilowatt, multiply the value by 0.7456998716.
0.39301 hp × 0.7456998716 = 0.293068 kw
Common Conversions
| hp | kw (Kilowatt) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hp | 0.7457 kW | 1 Horsepower(s) = 0.7457 Kilowatt(s) |
| 2 hp | 1.4914 kW | 2 Horsepower(s) = 1.4914 Kilowatt(s) |
| 5 hp | 3.728499 kW | 5 Horsepower(s) = 3.728499 Kilowatt(s) |
| 10 hp | 7.456999 kW | 10 Horsepower(s) = 7.456999 Kilowatt(s) |
| 25 hp | 18.642497 kW | 25 Horsepower(s) = 18.642497 Kilowatt(s) |
| 50 hp | 37.284994 kW | 50 Horsepower(s) = 37.284994 Kilowatt(s) |
| 100 hp | 74.569987 kW | 100 Horsepower(s) = 74.569987 Kilowatt(s) |
| 250 hp | 186.424968 kW | 250 Horsepower(s) = 186.424968 Kilowatt(s) |
| 500 hp | 372.849936 kW | 500 Horsepower(s) = 372.849936 Kilowatt(s) |
| 1000 hp | 745.699872 kW | 1000 Horsepower(s) = 745.699872 Kilowatt(s) |
| 2500 hp | 1864.249679 kW | 2500 Horsepower(s) = 1864.249679 Kilowatt(s) |
| 5000 hp | 3728.499358 kW | 5000 Horsepower(s) = 3728.499358 Kilowatt(s) |
| 10000 hp | 7456.998716 kW | 10000 Horsepower(s) = 7456.998716 Kilowatt(s) |
Convert Horsepower to other units
| hp | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0.39301 hp | 293.067507 W | Watt |
| 0.39301 hp | 0.293068 kW | Kilowatt |
| 0.39301 hp | 0.000293 MW | Megawatt |
| 0.39301 hp | 999.98784 BTU/h | BTU per hour |