Kilowatts to Horsepower Converter

Convert kilowatts to horsepower (kW to hp) instantly. 1 kilowatt = 1.34102209 hp. Includes the formula and a conversion table.

hp = kW × 1.34102209

How to convert kilowatts to horsepower

hp = kW × 1.34102209

One kilowatt equals 1.34102209 hp, so multiply the value in kilowatts by 1.34102209. Example: 10 kW = 13.4102209 hp.

Mechanical (imperial) horsepower is 550 ft·lbf/s = 745.69987 W. Metric horsepower (PS) is exactly 735.49875 W.

Kilowatts to horsepower conversion table

Kilowatts (kW)Horsepower (hp)
1 kW1.34102209 hp
2 kW2.682044179 hp
3 kW4.023066269 hp
5 kW6.705110448 hp
10 kW13.4102209 hp
15 kW20.11533134 hp
20 kW26.82044179 hp
25 kW33.52555224 hp
50 kW67.05110448 hp
75 kW100.5766567 hp
100 kW134.102209 hp
250 kW335.2555224 hp
500 kW670.5110448 hp
1,000 kW1,341.02209 hp

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Frequently asked questions

How many horsepower are in 1 kilowatt?

1 kilowatt is equal to 1.34102209 hp.

How do I convert kilowatts to horsepower?

Multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.34102209. For example, 10 kW × 1.34102209 = 13.4102209 hp.

How do I convert horsepower back to kilowatts?

Use the formula kW = hp × 0.7456998716, or open the horsepower to kilowatts converter.

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