3 hp to kW

2.24 kW

3 mechanical horsepower equals 2.2371 kilowatts.

How the conversion works

One hp is 0.7457 kW, so multiply:

3 × 0.7457 = 2.2371 kW

Going the other way, divide by 0.7457 instead: 2 kW to hp — the closest published value to 2.24 kW.

Convert a different power

hp =2.24 kW

Open the full power converter for every other unit.

Nearby values

hpkW
1 hp0.75 kW
2 hp1.49 kW
5 hp3.73 kW
7 hp5.22 kW
10 hp7.46 kW
15 hp11.19 kW

Questions

What is 3 hp in kW?
3 hp is 2.24 kW (2.2371 kW to four decimal places).
How do you convert hp to kW?
Multiply by 0.7457. One hp is 0.7457 kW, so 3 × 0.7457 = 2.2371 kW.
What does 3 hp actually mean?
It sits between 1 and 15 hp; the table on this page shows how those compare.