8 mechanical horsepower = 5.97 kW. The exact factor is 1 HP = 0.7457 kW.

What is 8 HP in PS (metric horsepower)?

8 HP = 8.11 PS. Metric HP (PS/CV) is slightly smaller than mechanical HP: 1 PS = 0.9863 HP.

How do I convert 8 HP to kW without a calculator?

Multiply HP by 0.746 for a close approximation: 8 × 0.746 = 5.97 kW. The exact answer is 5.97 kW.

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

8 HP equals 5.97 kW.

Formula: HP × 0.7457 = kW

8 HP =

5.97kW

Metric HP (PS)

8.11 PS

Watts

5,965.6 W

8 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
8 HP	5.97 kW	8.11 PS	5,965.6 W
13 HP	9.69 kW	13.18 PS	9,694.1 W
18 HP	13.42 kW	18.25 PS	13,422.6 W
23 HP	17.15 kW	23.32 PS	17,151.1 W
28 HP	20.88 kW	28.39 PS	20,879.6 W
33 HP	24.61 kW	33.46 PS	24,608.1 W
38 HP	28.34 kW	38.53 PS	28,336.6 W

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FAQ

How many kW is 8 HP?: 8 mechanical horsepower = 5.97 kW. The exact factor is 1 HP = 0.7457 kW.
What is 8 HP in PS (metric horsepower)?: 8 HP = 8.11 PS. Metric HP (PS/CV) is slightly smaller than mechanical HP: 1 PS = 0.9863 HP.
How do I convert 8 HP to kW without a calculator?: Multiply HP by 0.746 for a close approximation: 8 × 0.746 = 5.97 kW. The exact answer is 5.97 kW.
What kind of engine has 8 HP?: 8 HP is small-engine territory — generators, lawn equipment, scooters, and small outboard motors.

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