Brake Horsepower to Kilowatt Converter
Convert brake horsepower to kilowatts instantly with a power calculator built for electrical work, engines, HVAC sizing, refrigeration, electronics, and engineering reference.
bhp to kW Calculator
Enter a power value and the conversion updates automatically.
Result updates automatically.
Formula: kilowatts = brake horsepower × 0.7456998716
How to Convert Brake Horsepower to Kilowatt
Power conversion uses watts as the SI reference unit. Multiply the source power by the factor shown below to convert it into the selected output unit. This is useful for motor ratings, HVAC capacity, refrigeration tons, engine power, and electrical load estimates.
1 brake horsepower
0.7456998716 kilowatts
10 brake horsepower
7.4569987158 kilowatts
100 brake horsepower
74.5699871582 kilowatts
Power Formula Notes
The calculator converts through watts as the base power unit, then formats the result for the selected power unit.
BHP to kW Converter FAQ
Which power units are supported?
This tool supports watts, kilowatts, megawatts, horsepower, brake horsepower, BTU/hr, refrigeration tons, and milliwatts.
How do I convert bhp to kW?
Multiply the bhp value by 0.7456998716 to get kW. The calculator performs the formula automatically.
Can I reverse the power conversion?
Yes. Use the swap button to reverse the selected units and calculate the opposite direction.