Kilowatts to Horsepower
Convert kilowatts (kW) to horsepower (hp) instantly — with formula and reference table.
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 |
Popular kilowatts to horsepower conversions
Quick answers for the kW values people look up most often:
- 4 kW = 5.3641 hp
- 6 kW = 8.0461 hp
- 7 kW = 9.3872 hp
- 8 kW = 10.7282 hp
- 9 kW = 12.0692 hp
- 12 kW = 16.0923 hp
- 15 kW = 20.1153 hp
- 30 kW = 40.2307 hp
- 40 kW = 53.6409 hp
- 60 kW = 80.4613 hp
- 75 kW = 100.5767 hp
- 80 kW = 107.2818 hp
- 90 kW = 120.692 hp
- 150 kW = 201.1533 hp
- 200 kW = 268.2044 hp
- 250 kW = 335.2555 hp
- 500 kW = 670.511 hp
- 1000 kW = 1341.0221 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.