Horsepower (Imperial) to Power Converter

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Horsepower (Imperial) (hp (Imperial))

Horsepower (Imperial) to Kilowatt Conversion

1 Horsepower (Imperial) = 0.745699872 Kilowatt

Convert between Horsepower (Imperial) and Kilowatt with step-by-step calculations.

Unit Information

Horsepower (Imperial) (hp (Imperial))

The Imperial mechanical horsepower, defined as 550 foot-pounds per second.

System: Imperial

Kilowatt (kW)

A metric unit of power equal to one thousand watts.

System: SI

Conversion Process

This conversion uses Watt as the base unit. We'll first convert Horsepower (Imperial) to Watt, then convert from Watt to Kilowatt.

Step 1: Convert from Horsepower (Imperial) to Watt

1 × 745.7 = 745.7

Result: 745.7 Watt

Step 2: Convert from Watt to Kilowatt

745.7 × 0.001 = 0.745699872

Result: 0.745699872 Kilowatt

Direct Conversion Factor

1 ÷ 1.34 = 0.745699872

Direct conversion: 1 Horsepower (Imperial) = 0.745699872 Kilowatt

Horsepower (Imperial) (hp (Imperial))

System: Imperial

Definition:1 Imperial mechanical horsepower = 550 foot-pounds per second = 745.699872 Watts (exact).

Origin: Standardized definition derived from historical usage.

Common Usage: Commonly used in the US and UK for rating the power of engines and motors.

Synonyms: hp, hp (UK), horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s), mechanical horsepower, bhp

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