0.37 Kilowatts to Horsepower (metric)

0.37 kW ≈ 0.50306 hp(M)

Calculation: hp(M) = 0.37 kW × 1.35962 ≈ 0.50306 hp(M)

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How much power is 0.37 kW?

370 W is comparable to a large flat-screen TV.

What does 0.37 kW look like?

Comparable to a large flat-screen TV
370 W is comparable to a large flat-screen TV.

How to Convert Kilowatt to Horsepower (metric)

1 kilowatt = 1.35962 horsepower (metric)

Horsepower (metric) = Kilowatt × 1.35962

Example: 0.37 kW × 1.35962 = 0.50306 hp(M)

Reverse Conversion

To convert horsepower (metric) back to kilowatts:

  • Remember, 1 horsepower (metric) equals 0.735499 kilowatts.
  • To convert 0.50306 hp(M) to kW, multiply 0.50306 x 0.735499, resulting in 0.37 kW.

0.37 kW is also equal to:

  • 370 watt
  • 0.00037 megawatt
  • 0.49598 horsepower (electric)
About these units

Kilowatt: SI multiple equal to one thousand watts.

Horsepower (metric): Metric horsepower based on lifting 75 kgf one meter per second.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 0.37 kilowatts in horsepower (metric)?

0.37 kilowatts equals 0.50306 horsepower (metric). This is calculated by multiplying 0.37 by the conversion factor 1.35962.

What does 0.37 kilowatts look like in horsepower (metric)?

0.37 kilowatts (0.50306 horsepower (metric)) is a small appliance — a microwave or a hair dryer.

How do you calculate 0.37 kilowatts to horsepower (metric)?

Multiply 0.37 by the conversion factor 1.35962. The calculation is 0.37 × 1.35962 = 0.50306 horsepower (metric). This factor is defined by international measurement standards.

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For general conversions between kilowatts and horsepower (metric), see the kilowatts to horsepower (metric) converter.

Conversion factors verified against NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000-4 Based on SI base units (W = J/s, BIPM). Last reviewed: April 2026
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