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Mechanical HP to Kilowatts

Convert hp to kW using the internationally-agreed conversion factor - the bridge between metric and Imperial marine units.

UnitsPower
Value in kW
0.7457kW

Formula, assumptions, and limits

$$x_{kW} = f(x_{hp})$$

Standard SI / NIST conversion factor. Navigation unit sources include the 1929 London Conference (1 nautical mile = 1852 m). Power conversions ISO-standardised across maritime industry.

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