Metric horsepower (hp(M))
Metric horsepower is used for engine power in Europe and technical specifications.
History: horsepower began as a practical comparison between steam engines and working horses.
Quickly convert metric horsepower to kilowatts without lookup tables or manual math.
This page is focused on converting metric horsepower to kilowatts. Type a number into the first field and the result appears immediately in the second field.
Example: 1 hp(M) = 0.73549875 kW. Conversion formula: result = value × 735.49875 / 1000.
Use this converter for everyday calculations, study notes, engineering checks, and quick value verification without installing a separate app.
Metric horsepower is used for engine power in Europe and technical specifications.
History: horsepower began as a practical comparison between steam engines and working horses.
The kilowatt equals 1000 watts and is used for engines, heaters, generators, and electrical appliances.
History: the kilowatt became a practical multiple of the watt for electrical devices and engines.
Enter a value in the Metric horsepower field. The converter applies the formula "result = value × 735.49875 / 1000" and immediately shows the result in kilowatts.
1 hp(M) = 0.73549875 kW.
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