How many kW is 10 HP?

10 mechanical horsepower = 7.46 kW. The exact factor is 1 HP = 0.7457 kW.

What is 10 HP in PS (metric horsepower)?

10 HP = 10.14 PS. Metric HP (PS/CV) is slightly smaller than mechanical HP: 1 PS = 0.9863 HP.

Multiply HP by 0.746 for a close approximation: 10 × 0.746 = 7.46 kW. The exact answer is 7.46 kW.

10 HP is small-engine territory — generators, lawn equipment, scooters, and small outboard motors.

10 HP equals 7.46 kW.

Formula: HP × 0.7457 = kW

10 HP =

7.46kW

Metric HP (PS)

10.14 PS

Watts

7,457 W

10 HP is typical of small engines — lawn mowers, generators, scooters, and outboard motors.

Computed to 3 decimal places using factor 0.7457. For engineering or safety-critical uses verify against a calibrated reference.

Reference table

horsepower (HP)	kilowatts (kW)	Metric HP (PS)	Watts
5 HP	3.73 kW	5.07 PS	3,728.5 W
10 HP	7.46 kW	10.14 PS	7,457 W
15 HP	11.19 kW	15.21 PS	11,185.5 W
20 HP	14.91 kW	20.28 PS	14,914 W
25 HP	18.64 kW	25.35 PS	18,642.5 W
30 HP	22.37 kW	30.42 PS	22,371 W
35 HP	26.1 kW	35.49 PS	26,099.5 W
40 HP	29.83 kW	40.55 PS	29,828 W

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hot hatch / sports sedan

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flagship performance

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extreme performance

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FAQ

How many kW is 10 HP?: 10 mechanical horsepower = 7.46 kW. The exact factor is 1 HP = 0.7457 kW.
What is 10 HP in PS (metric horsepower)?: 10 HP = 10.14 PS. Metric HP (PS/CV) is slightly smaller than mechanical HP: 1 PS = 0.9863 HP.
How do I convert 10 HP to kW without a calculator?: Multiply HP by 0.746 for a close approximation: 10 × 0.746 = 7.46 kW. The exact answer is 7.46 kW.
What kind of engine has 10 HP?: 10 HP is small-engine territory — generators, lawn equipment, scooters, and small outboard motors.

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