How many kW is 30 HP?

30 mechanical horsepower = 22.37 kW. The exact factor is 1 HP = 0.7457 kW.

What is 30 HP in PS (metric horsepower)?

30 HP = 30.42 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: 30 × 0.746 = 22.38 kW. The exact answer is 22.37 kW.

30 HP is typical of economy and compact cars — think Honda Civic base, Toyota Corolla, or VW Golf 1.0T.

30 HP equals 22.37 kW.

Formula: HP × 0.7457 = kW

30 HP =

22.37kW

Metric HP (PS)

30.42 PS

Watts

22,371 W

30 HP is typical of small hatchbacks, economy cars, and small motorcycles.

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
45 HP	33.56 kW	45.62 PS	33,556.5 W
50 HP	37.29 kW	50.69 PS	37,285 W
55 HP	41.01 kW	55.76 PS	41,013.5 W
60 HP	44.74 kW	60.83 PS	44,742 W

By use case

Economy car

city / commuter

Sport car

hot hatch / sports sedan

Supercar

flagship performance

Hypercar

extreme performance

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FAQ

How many kW is 30 HP?: 30 mechanical horsepower = 22.37 kW. The exact factor is 1 HP = 0.7457 kW.
What is 30 HP in PS (metric horsepower)?: 30 HP = 30.42 PS. Metric HP (PS/CV) is slightly smaller than mechanical HP: 1 PS = 0.9863 HP.
How do I convert 30 HP to kW without a calculator?: Multiply HP by 0.746 for a close approximation: 30 × 0.746 = 22.38 kW. The exact answer is 22.37 kW.
What kind of engine has 30 HP?: 30 HP is typical of economy and compact cars — think Honda Civic base, Toyota Corolla, or VW Golf 1.0T.

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