Convert metric horsepower to kilowatt
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- 1 hk = 0.735499 kW
- 1 kW = 1.359622 hk
Example: metric horsepower to kilowatt
- 1 metric horsepower = 0.735499 kilowatt
Metric horsepower to kilowatt conversion table
| metric horsepower | kilowatt |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.735499 |
| 2 | 1.470998 |
| 5 | 3.677494 |
| 10 | 7.354987 |
| 20 | 14.709975 |
| 50 | 36.774938 |
| 100 | 73.549875 |
Metric horsepower to kilowatt formula
To convert metric horsepower to kilowatt, multiply by 0.735499.
1 hk = 0.735499 kW
Example: 1 metric horsepower = 0.735499 kilowatt
Common power conversion mistakes
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Horsepower comes in flavours: the metric horsepower is about 735.5 W while the mechanical (imperial/US) horsepower is about 745.7 W, roughly 1.4% stronger. The same engine therefore shows a slightly lower number in hp than in European hk/PS figures. Always state which horsepower you mean.
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'Kilowatts per hour' is a common slip of the tongue, power is measured in plain kilowatts. The kilowatt-hour (kWh) is energy: power multiplied by time. A machine draws 3 kW, and uses 3 kWh in one hour.
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American air conditioners are rated in BTU/h, European ones in watts, 1 kW is about 3,412 BTU/h. A '9,000 BTU' unit is therefore about 2.6 kW. Divide BTU/h by 3,412 to get kilowatts.
Quick metric horsepower and kilowatt conversion quiz
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55 metric horsepower equals 44.5 kilowatt.
Correct answer: 55 metric horsepower = 40.5 kilowatt.
128 metric horsepower equals 108 kilowatt.
Correct answer: 128 metric horsepower = 94.1 kilowatt.
15.6 metric horsepower equals 9.75 kilowatt.
Correct answer: 15.6 metric horsepower = 11.5 kilowatt.