Horsepower to kW Converter

About the Horsepower to kW Converter

The Horsepower to kW Converter converts power measurements between horsepower (hp) and kilowatts (kW).

Unit Conversion: Converts power accurately using standard conversion factors.

Use this tool for automotive engineering, mechanical engineering, or any task requiring power conversions.

• Features:
  • Converts between horsepower (hp) and kilowatts (kW).
  • Inputs: Power value (any number, including negative), source unit, and target unit.
  • Keypad includes digits (0–9), decimal point (.), and negative sign (-) for numerical input.
  • Displays conversion steps in LaTeX format using MathJax.
  • Clear, backspace, and copy functionality for results.
  • Share or embed the converter.
• Practical Applications: Useful for engineers, mechanics, or students needing to convert power measurements.
• How to Use:
  • Enter a power value (e.g., 100 or -50).
  • Select the source unit (e.g., hp).
  • Select the target unit (e.g., kW).
  • Use the keypad to input digits, decimal points, or negative signs.
  • Click "Calculate" to view the converted value and steps.
  • Use "Clear" to reset or "⌫" to delete the last character.
  • Copy results or share/embed the converter.
• Helpful Tips:
  • Power value can be positive, negative, or zero.
  • Use decimal points for precise measurements (e.g., 123.45).
  • Results are rounded to 6 decimal places for clarity.
  • Select the same source and target unit to verify input.
• Examples:
  • Example 1:
    • Inputs: Power = 100, Source Unit = hp, Target Unit = kW
    • Calculation: \(100 \times 0.7457 = 74.57 \text{ kW}\)
    • Result: 74.57 kW, Note: Conversion uses standard factor.
  • Example 2:
    • Inputs: Power = 50, Source Unit = kW, Target Unit = hp
    • Calculation: \(50 \div 0.7457 = 67.0487 \text{ hp}\)
    • Result: 67.0487 hp, Note: Conversion uses standard factor.

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