500 HP to kW
500 HP equals 372.85 kW.
Formula: HP × 0.7457 = kW
500 HP =
372.85kW
Metric HP (PS)
506.93 PS
Watts
372,850 W
500 HP is supercar territory — exotic sports cars and heavily tuned vehicles.
Computed to 3 decimal places using factor 0.7457. For engineering or safety-critical uses verify against a calibrated reference.
Reference table
HP to kW near 500
| horsepower (HP) | kilowatts (kW) | Metric HP (PS) | Watts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 470 HP | 350.48 kW | 476.52 PS | 350,479 W |
| 475 HP | 354.21 kW | 481.59 PS | 354,207.5 W |
| 480 HP | 357.94 kW | 486.66 PS | 357,936 W |
| 485 HP | 361.66 kW | 491.73 PS | 361,664.5 W |
| 490 HP | 365.39 kW | 496.8 PS | 365,393 W |
| 495 HP | 369.12 kW | 501.86 PS | 369,121.5 W |
| 500 HP | 372.85 kW | 506.93 PS | 372,850 W |
| 505 HP | 376.58 kW | 512 PS | 376,578.5 W |
| 510 HP | 380.31 kW | 517.07 PS | 380,307 W |
| 515 HP | 384.04 kW | 522.14 PS | 384,035.5 W |
| 520 HP | 387.76 kW | 527.21 PS | 387,764 W |
| 525 HP | 391.49 kW | 532.28 PS | 391,492.5 W |
| 530 HP | 395.22 kW | 537.35 PS | 395,221 W |
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FAQ
Frequently asked
- How many kW is 500 HP?
- 500 mechanical horsepower = 372.85 kW. The exact factor is 1 HP = 0.7457 kW.
- What is 500 HP in PS (metric horsepower)?
- 500 HP = 506.93 PS. Metric HP (PS/CV) is slightly smaller than mechanical HP: 1 PS = 0.9863 HP.
- How do I convert 500 HP to kW without a calculator?
- Multiply HP by 0.746 for a close approximation: 500 × 0.746 = 373 kW. The exact answer is 372.85 kW.
- What kind of engine has 500 HP?
- 500 HP is high-performance / supercar territory — Porsche 911 Turbo, Chevrolet Corvette, BMW M5, or tuned builds.
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