5 hp to kW

3.73 kW

5 mechanical horsepower equals 3.7285 kilowatts.

How the conversion works

One hp is 0.7457 kW, so multiply:

5 × 0.7457 = 3.7285 kW

Going the other way, divide by 0.7457 instead: convert 3.73 kW back in the full power converter

Convert a different power

hp =3.73 kW

Open the full power converter for every other unit.

Nearby values

hpkW
1 hp0.75 kW
2 hp1.49 kW
3 hp2.24 kW
7 hp5.22 kW
10 hp7.46 kW
15 hp11.19 kW

Questions

What is 5 hp in kW?
5 hp is 3.73 kW (3.7285 kW to four decimal places).
How do you convert hp to kW?
Multiply by 0.7457. One hp is 0.7457 kW, so 5 × 0.7457 = 3.7285 kW.
What does 5 hp actually mean?
It sits between 1 and 15 hp; the table on this page shows how those compare.