Hp to kW Conversion Hp to kg m/sec Calculator

Convert horsepower to kilowatts (hp to kW), please type the horsepower value, select the precision value and press the convert button below. You can enter an integer or a decimal hp value. After the horsepower conversion completed, the kW and the kilograms meter per second values displayed below.

1 hp = 33,000 ft·lbf / minutes
1 hp = 33,000 ft·lbf / 60 seconds
1 hp = 550 x 0.3048 x 0.453592376 m·kgf/s
1 hp = 76.04022591264 kgf·m/s
applying gravity constant
1 hp = 745.699872 N·m/s

by definition
1 ft = 0.3048 m
1 lb = 0.453592376 kg

we need kilowatts
1 kW = 1000 W

1 hp = 745.699872 N·m/s · (1/1000)
1 hp = 0.745699872 kW

In our times, there are a few types of horsepower are used. In those countries where the Imperial system is practiced, mechanical or imperial horsepower is used, which is approximately equal to 745.7 watts. Electrical horsepower is a unit that is equivalent to 746 watts. It is usually used for rating electric motors and engines. There is also metric horsepower which has been used in Europe since the beginning of the 19th century. It is equivalent to roughly 735.5 watts.

In contrast to other similar scientific calculators, our horsepower to kilowatts convertor is a very simple tool available online at any moment when one may need to make this conversion. All you need is to enter the value of horsepower you want to convert, choose the type of horsepower you’re operating with, and press the Convert button.

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