Frequently Asked Questions — Horsepower to Kilowatt
Question: How many kilowatts in 1 horsepower?
Answer: 1 metric horsepower (hp) = 0.73549875 kW. Multiply horsepower by 0.7355 to get kilowatts.
Question: How do I convert HP to kW?
Answer: Multiply the horsepower value by 0.73549875. For example, 100 hp = 100 × 0.73549875 = 73.55 kW.
Question: What is 100 HP in kW?
Answer: 100 × 0.73549875 ≈ 73.55 kW. A 100 hp engine produces about 73.5 kilowatts of power.
Question: What is 200 HP in kW?
Answer: 200 × 0.73549875 ≈ 147.1 kW. This is a typical output for a mid-range car engine.
Question: Is HP the same as kW?
Answer: No. Horsepower and kilowatts both measure power but use different scales. 1 metric hp = 0.7355 kW; 1 kW = 1.3596 hp.