40 hp to kW

29.83 kW

40 mechanical horsepower equals 29.828 kilowatts.

How the conversion works

One hp is 0.7457 kW, so multiply:

40 × 0.7457 = 29.828 kW

Going the other way, divide by 0.7457 instead: 30 kW to hp — the closest published value to 29.83 kW.

Convert a different power

hp =29.83 kW

Open the full power converter for every other unit.

Nearby values

hpkW
20 hp14.91 kW
25 hp18.64 kW
30 hp22.37 kW
50 hp37.28 kW
60 hp44.74 kW
75 hp55.93 kW

Questions

What is 40 hp in kW?
40 hp is 29.83 kW (29.828 kW to four decimal places).
How do you convert hp to kW?
Multiply by 0.7457. One hp is 0.7457 kW, so 40 × 0.7457 = 29.828 kW.
What does 40 hp actually mean?
It sits between 20 and 75 hp; the table on this page shows how those compare.