Convert Horsepower (hp) to Kilowatts (kW) and Kilowatts (kW) to Horsepower (hp)

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Convert horsepower to kilowatts (HP to kW)

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Horsepower (HP) to kilowatts (kW) formula explained

Horsepower (hp) and kilowatts (kW) are both units used to measure power, but they belong to different measurement systems. Horsepower is primarily used in the United States and other countries that rely on imperial units, while kilowatts are used in the metric system. To convert between these two units, you need to use simple conversion formulas.

Conversion Formulas

The formula to convert horsepower to kilowatts is:

• 1 horsepower (hp) = 0.7457 kilowatts (kW)

Conversely, to convert kilowatts to horsepower, use the following formula:

• 1 kilowatt (kW) = 1.34102 horsepower (hp)

These formulas are useful when you need to convert power ratings between systems of units, such as in engines, electric motors, and other mechanical systems. Below is an interactive tool to perform these conversions easily.

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