Kilowatts to Horsepower Converter
How to convert kilowatts to horsepower
horsepower = kilowatts × 1.34102209
To convert kilowatts to horsepower, multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.34102209.
1 kW = 1.34102209 hp
Examples
- 100 kW × 1.34102209 = 134.102209 hp
- 1 kW × 1.34102209 = 1.34102209 hp
Good to know
One mechanical horsepower is about 0.746 kW, and one kilowatt is about 1.341 hp. Engine power is quoted in kW in most official specifications and in hp in US and UK marketing.
This is mechanical (imperial) horsepower, 550 ft·lbf/s or about 745.7 W. Metric horsepower (PS, CV) is about 1.4% smaller at 735.49875 W, and electric motors are sometimes rated in electrical horsepower of exactly 746 W.
Kilowatts to horsepower conversion table
| Kilowatts (kW) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.34102209 hp |
| 2 kW | 2.68204418 hp |
| 5 kW | 6.70511045 hp |
| 10 kW | 13.4102209 hp |
| 20 kW | 26.8204418 hp |
| 50 kW | 67.0511045 hp |
| 75 kW | 100.576657 hp |
| 100 kW | 134.102209 hp |
| 150 kW | 201.153313 hp |
| 200 kW | 268.204418 hp |
| 250 kW | 335.255522 hp |
| 300 kW | 402.306627 hp |
| 500 kW | 670.511045 hp |
| 750 kW | 1,005.76657 hp |
| 1,000 kW | 1,341.02209 hp |
| 2,000 kW | 2,682.04418 hp |
| 5,000 kW | 6,705.11045 hp |
Unit definitions
- Kilowatt (kW)
- A kilowatt is 1000 watts. It is used for the output of engines, electric motors, heaters and home solar systems.
- Horsepower (hp)
- Mechanical horsepower is defined as 550 foot-pounds force per second, exactly 745.69987158227022 watts. It is used for engine and motor ratings in the United States and United Kingdom.