Kilowatt to Horsepower (kW to hp)
Convert kW to hp — Power converter
One kilowatt equals 1.341022 hp, so to convert kilowatts to horsepower you multiply the value by 1.341022. A kilowatt is larger than a horsepower — going the other way, 1 hp = 0.7457 kW. For example, 10 kW = 13.410219 hp and 50 kW = 67.051093 hp.
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1 kW = 1.341022 hp
Kilowatt to Horsepower formula
1 Kilowatt = 1.341022 hp
Worked examples
- 25 kW = 33.525546 hp
- 100 kW = 134.102186 hp
Kilowatt to Horsepower conversion table
| Kilowatt (kW) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.341022 |
| 2 | 2.682044 |
| 3 | 4.023066 |
| 5 | 6.705109 |
| 8 | 10.728175 |
| 10 | 13.410219 |
| 12 | 16.092262 |
| 15 | 20.115328 |
| 20 | 26.820437 |
| 25 | 33.525546 |
| 50 | 67.051093 |
| 100 | 134.102186 |
| 250 | 335.255465 |
| 500 | 670.510929 |
| 1000 | 1341.02 |
Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower are in one kilowatt?
One kilowatt equals 1.341022 horsepower (hp).
How many kilowatts are in one horsepower?
One horsepower equals 0.7457 kilowatts (kW).
How do you convert kilowatts to horsepower?
1 Kilowatt = 1.341022 hp. Use the calculator above for any value.
What is 5 kW in hp?
5 kW = 6.705109 hp.
What is 100 kW in hp?
100 kW = 134.102186 hp.
What is 10 kW in hp?
10 kW = 13.410219 hp.
What is 20 kW in hp?
20 kW = 26.820437 hp.
Is a kilowatt bigger than a horsepower?
Yes. A kilowatt is larger — one kilowatt equals 1.341022 horsepower (hp).