# Horsepower (mechanical) to Kilowatts (hp to kW)

> Convert horsepower (mechanical) to kilowatts: 1 hp = 0.7457 kW. Exact conversion factor, formula, 22-row table and worked examples, with JSON API and MCP access.

- Page id: `hp-to-kw` · Quantity: Power (`power`, base unit W) · Tool: `convert_units`
- Canonical page: https://tttkmbb.com/conversion/hp-to-kw · This document: https://tttkmbb.com/conversion/hp-to-kw.md · JSON: https://tttkmbb.com/conversion/hp-to-kw.json (add `?value=` for a result)

## Formula

- `1 hp = 0.7457 kW`
- `kilowatts = horsepower (mechanical) × 0.7456998716`
- Reverse: `horsepower (mechanical) = kilowatts × 1.34102209`

The factor follows from the SI definitions of both units (NIST SP 811); values below are rounded to 6 significant figures, the API returns up to 12.

## Worked examples

- 5 hp = 3.7285 kW
- 12.5 hp = 9.32125 kW
- 100 hp = 74.57 kW

## Conversion table

| Horsepower (mechanical) (hp) | Kilowatts (kW) |
| --- | --- |
| 1 | 0.7457 |
| 2 | 1.4914 |
| 3 | 2.2371 |
| 4 | 2.9828 |
| 5 | 3.7285 |
| 6 | 4.4742 |
| 7 | 5.2199 |
| 8 | 5.9656 |
| 9 | 6.7113 |
| 10 | 7.457 |
| 15 | 11.1855 |
| 20 | 14.914 |
| 25 | 18.6425 |
| 30 | 22.371 |
| 40 | 29.828 |
| 50 | 37.285 |
| 75 | 55.9275 |
| 100 | 74.57 |
| 200 | 149.14 |
| 250 | 186.425 |
| 500 | 372.85 |
| 1000 | 745.7 |

## API

- `GET https://tttkmbb.com/api/v1/convert?value=5&from_unit=hp&to_unit=kW` → unified JSON envelope with `result.values.result`, `formula`, `factor`, `sources`, `freshness`
- MCP: server `https://tttkmbb.com/mcp`, tool `convert_units` with `{"value":5,"from_unit":"hp","to_unit":"kW"}`
- All power units: https://tttkmbb.com/api/v1/units?quantity=power · full converter: [Power Converter](https://tttkmbb.com/conversion/power.md)
- Authentication: none. Freshness: `static` (fixed conversion factors).

## FAQ

**How many kilowatts are in one horsepower?**

1 hp = 0.7457 kW. The factor comes from the SI definitions of both units (NIST SP 811 / BIPM), so it is exact or correct to at least 10 significant figures.

**What is the formula to convert horsepower (mechanical) to kilowatts?**

Multiply the value in horsepower (mechanical) by 0.7456998716: kilowatts = horsepower (mechanical) × 0.7456998716. For example, 5 hp = 3.7285 kW.

**How do I convert kilowatts back to horsepower (mechanical)?**

Multiply by the inverse factor 1.34102209 (horsepower (mechanical) = kilowatts × 1.34102209), or use the kilowatts-to-horsepower (mechanical) page.

## Related conversions

- [Kilowatts to horsepower (mechanical)](https://tttkmbb.com/conversion/kw-to-hp.md) (reverse)
- [Kilowatts to Watts](https://tttkmbb.com/conversion/kw-to-watts.md)
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## Data Sources

- NIST Special Publication 811 – Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), Appendix B conversion factors — https://www.nist.gov/pml/special-publication-811 (standard, retrieved 2026-09-24)
- BIPM – The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th edition) — https://www.bipm.org/en/publications/si-brochure (standard, retrieved 2026-09-24)
- Wikipedia – Conversion of units — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conversion_of_units (reference, retrieved 2026-09-24)