Convert kilowatts to horsepower
Convert kilowatts (kW) to horsepower (hp). 1 kW = 1.34102 hp, and 1 hp = 0.7457 kW.
kW to HP formula
hp = kW × 1.34102209
Multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.34102209.
Example: To convert 1 kW to horsepower: 1 × 1.34102209 = 1.34102 hp.
Quick answers
- What is 1 kW in horsepower?
- 1 kW = 1.34102 hp
- What is 100 kW in horsepower?
- 100 kW = 134.102 hp
- What is 150 kW in horsepower?
- 150 kW = 201.153 hp
kW to HP conversion table
HP to kW table| kilowatts (kW) | horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.34102 hp |
| 5 kW | 6.70511 hp |
| 10 kW | 13.4102 hp |
| 50 kW | 67.0511 hp |
| 75 kW | 100.577 hp |
| 100 kW | 134.102 hp |
| 110 kW | 147.512 hp |
| 150 kW | 201.153 hp |
| 200 kW | 268.204 hp |
| 250 kW | 335.256 hp |
| 300 kW | 402.307 hp |
| 500 kW | 670.511 hp |
Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower are in a kilowatt?
There are 1.34102 horsepower in a kilowatt (1 kW = 1.34102 hp).
How do I convert kilowatts to horsepower?
Multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.34102209. To convert 1 kW to horsepower: 1 × 1.34102209 = 1.34102 hp.
Is the kW to HP conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so 1 kilowatt is exactly 1.3410220896 horsepower. Results on this page are rounded to six significant digits; pick more decimals in the converter if you need them.
What is 1 kW in horsepower?
1 kW = 1.34102 hp.
How do I convert horsepower back to kilowatts?
Use the reverse relationship: 1 hp = 0.7457 kW. The HP to kW page has a converter and a full table.
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