Power
Kilowatts to horsepower
One mechanical horsepower is 745.6998716 watts.
The Formula
hp = kW x 1000 / 745.6998716
One mechanical horsepower is 745.6998716 watts.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| kW | Kilowatts | number | Power in kilowatts. |
| hp | Horsepower | number | The same power in mechanical horsepower. |
What Each Symbol Means
kWnumber
Kilowatts
Power in kilowatts.
hpnumber
Horsepower
The same power in mechanical horsepower.
See It Worked With Real Numbers
A formula on its own does not tell you which number goes where. The how to convert power units page applies this equation to a concrete case, shows every intermediate step, and names the mistakes that produce a wrong answer even when the algebra is right.
Where This Formula Appears
This equation is the working core of How To Convert Power Units, filed under Unit Conversion. Every number the guide produces comes from substituting into this one line.