ConverterKilowatts to Horsepower Converter
Convert a power rating in kilowatts only after choosing what horsepower means in the source or destination specification. Mechanical, electric, and metric horsepower use different factors.
Mechanical horsepower is the initial selection, not a universal definition of hp. Negative equipment ratings are rejected. Results display up to six decimal places.
Horsepower Convention Changes The Result
The calculator divides kilowatts by the selected kW-per-horsepower factor: 0.7456998715822702 for mechanical horsepower, 0.746 for electric horsepower, or 0.73549875 for metric horsepower. Keep the convention label with the number.
Motor Rating Is Not Electrical Consumption
A horsepower rating can describe mechanical output while electrical input also depends on efficiency and operating conditions. This unit conversion does not calculate motor input current, energy use, or running cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use the convention named by the equipment specification or source document. If it only says hp, verify the convention instead of assuming the variants are interchangeable.
No. Electric horsepower uses 746 W by definition in this selector, while mechanical and metric horsepower use different values.
No. It converts a power unit under the selected horsepower convention; it does not add motor efficiency or operating time.