Area, Units & Measurements

HP

Horsepower

A unit commonly used to measure the power output of machinery and equipment.

Detailed Explanation

Horsepower, commonly abbreviated as HP, is a unit used to measure power output. It may be relevant to industrial machinery, pumps, equipment and other technical property requirements.

In Plain Terms

HP is mostly relevant for machinery and equipment. In industrial properties, it can help describe the power requirements of certain machines.

Unit Converter

HP equals

0.7457

KW

This uses mechanical horsepower. Other horsepower definitions may have slightly different conversion values.

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This definition is provided for general informational purposes only and is not legal, financial or tax advice. Property rules and authority policies can change — verify current requirements with the relevant authority or a qualified professional.