Kilowatts to Horsepower
Convert kilowatts (kW) to horsepower (hp) instantly — with formula and reference table.
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Quick answer: 1 kW = 1.341022 hp. To convert kilowatts to horsepower, multiply by kW × 1.341022.
Converting kilowatts to horsepower
This converter changes a value in kilowatts (kW) into horsepower (hp). One kilowatt equals 1.341022 hp. One kilowatt equals about 1.341 mechanical horsepower. (This uses the mechanical/imperial horsepower of 745.7 W.) The conversion runs entirely in your browser — enter a value and the result updates instantly, in either direction.
Formula
hp = kW × 1.341022
Example
Convert 10 kW to hp: 10 × 1.341022 = 13.410221 hp.
Kilowatts to Horsepower conversion table
| Kilowatts (kW) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.341022 hp |
| 2 kW | 2.682044 hp |
| 3 kW | 4.023066 hp |
| 5 kW | 6.70511 hp |
| 10 kW | 13.410221 hp |
| 20 kW | 26.820442 hp |
| 25 kW | 33.525552 hp |
| 50 kW | 67.051104 hp |
| 100 kW | 134.102209 hp |
How to use this converter
- Enter a value in the kilowatts (kW) field.
- Read the converted value in horsepower (hp) below.
- Type into the hp field instead to convert in reverse, or use the swap button.
Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower is one kilowatt?
1 kilowatt equals 1.341 mechanical horsepower.
How do I convert 100 kW to hp?
100 times 1.341 = 134.1 hp.
Which horsepower does this use?
Mechanical (imperial) horsepower, 745.7 watts. Metric horsepower (PS) is slightly different at 735.5 W.