Converters
Kilowatts to Horsepower Converter
Convert kilowatts to horsepower instantly. 1 kilowatt = 1.34102 horsepower.
1.34102
1 kW = 1.34102 hp
Common conversions
From 1 kilowatts- Watts (W)1000
- Megawatts (MW)0.001
- Horsepower (hp)1.34102
- Metric Horsepower (PS)1.35962
How it works
Horsepower = Kilowatts × 1.341021859
Multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.341021859 to get horsepower. To go back, multiply by 0.7457. Examples: 1 kW = 1.34102 hp · 5 kW = 6.70511 hp · 10 kW = 13.4102 hp · 100 kW = 134.102 hp.
Frequently asked
How many horsepower are in a kilowatt?
1 kilowatt = 1.34102 horsepower.
What is the formula to convert kilowatts to horsepower?
Horsepower = Kilowatts × 1.341021859
Is this conversion exact?
The conversion factor between kilowatts and horsepower is defined by international standards and is exact to at least 10 significant figures here.
Can I convert in the opposite direction?
Yes — use our Horsepower to Kilowatts converter, or multiply your value by 0.7457.
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