2 hp to kW

1.49 kW

2 mechanical horsepower equals 1.4914 kilowatts.

How the conversion works

One hp is 0.7457 kW, so multiply:

2 × 0.7457 = 1.4914 kW

Going the other way, divide by 0.7457 instead: convert 1.49 kW back in the full power converter

Convert a different power

hp =1.49 kW

Open the full power converter for every other unit.

Nearby values

hpkW
1 hp0.75 kW
3 hp2.24 kW
5 hp3.73 kW
7 hp5.22 kW
10 hp7.46 kW
15 hp11.19 kW

Questions

What is 2 hp in kW?
2 hp is 1.49 kW (1.4914 kW to four decimal places).
How do you convert hp to kW?
Multiply by 0.7457. One hp is 0.7457 kW, so 2 × 0.7457 = 1.4914 kW.
What does 2 hp actually mean?
It sits between 1 and 15 hp; the table on this page shows how those compare.