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Kilowatts to Horsepower Converter (kW to hp)

1 kW = 1.34102209 hp. Type any value to convert kilowatts to horsepower.

1 kW = 1.34102209 hp

Formula: hp = kW × 1.34102209

Common values
Decimals
In every unit 9 units
Milliwatt (mW) 1,000,000 mW
Watt (W) 1,000 W
Kilowatt (kW) 1 kW
Megawatt (MW) 0.001 MW
Horsepower (hp) 1.34102209 hp
Metric horsepower (PS) 1.359621617 PS
BTU per hour (BTU/h) 3,412.141633 BTU/h
Kilocalorie per hour (kcal/h) 860.4206501 kcal/h
Ton of refrigeration (TR) 0.2843451361 TR

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Kilowatts to horsepower table

Formula: hp = kW × 1.34102209

Kilowatt (kW)Horsepower (hp)
0.1 kW0.134102209 hp
0.25 kW0.3352555224 hp
0.5 kW0.6705110448 hp
1 kW1.34102209 hp
2 kW2.682044179 hp
3 kW4.023066269 hp
4 kW5.364088358 hp
5 kW6.705110448 hp
6 kW8.046132538 hp
7 kW9.387154627 hp
8 kW10.72817672 hp
9 kW12.06919881 hp
10 kW13.4102209 hp
12 kW16.09226508 hp
15 kW20.11533134 hp
20 kW26.82044179 hp
25 kW33.52555224 hp
30 kW40.23066269 hp
40 kW53.64088358 hp
50 kW67.05110448 hp
60 kW80.46132538 hp
75 kW100.5766567 hp
100 kW134.102209 hp
150 kW201.1533134 hp
200 kW268.2044179 hp
250 kW335.2555224 hp
500 kW670.5110448 hp
1,000 kW1,341.02209 hp

How to use: Kilowatts to Horsepower

  1. 1 Type the value in kilowatts.
  2. 2 The result in horsepower appears at once – or type in the horsepower field to convert back.
  3. 3 Pick a common value, round to fewer decimals or swap the units with one click.
  4. 4 Copy the result, or open “In every unit” to see the value in all units of power.

About this tool

Kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power (SI); 1 kW = 1,000 W. Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power (imperial and US customary); 1 hp = 745.6998716 W.

To convert kilowatts to horsepower, multiply the value by 1.34102209 (hp = kW × 1.34102209). Example: 100 kW = 134.102209 hp.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert kilowatts to horsepower?

To convert kilowatts to horsepower, multiply the value by 1.34102209: hp = kW × 1.34102209. For example 100 kW = 134.102209 hp.

What is 1 kW in horsepower?

1 kW = 1.34102209 hp. The other way round, 1 hp = 0.7456998716 kW.

How exact is the result?

The converter uses the official definitions of both units and shows up to 10 significant digits; choose 0–6 decimals to round. Both units are defined exactly in terms of each other, so the factor itself is exact.

Can I convert other units of power here?

Yes – choose any of the 9 units of power in the From and To lists, or switch to another measurement at the top.