Convert Kilowatts to Horsepower
Convert kilowatts to horsepower (kW to hp) instantly. Free, accurate kilowatts to horsepower calculator with conversion formula and chart.
1 kW = 1.341022089 hp
Conversion formula
1 kilowatt = 1.341022089 horsepower
Multiply a value in kilowatts by 1.341022089 to get horsepower; divide by the same number to convert back.
Kilowatts to Horsepower conversion table
| Kilowatts (kW) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.34102 hp |
| 2 kW | 2.68204 hp |
| 5 kW | 6.70511 hp |
| 10 kW | 13.4102 hp |
| 25 kW | 33.5256 hp |
| 50 kW | 67.0511 hp |
| 100 kW | 134.102 hp |
| 500 kW | 670.511 hp |
| 1,000 kW | 1,341.02 hp |
- For example, 12 kilowatts is 16.0923 horsepower.
- A value of 75 kilowatts converts to 100.577 horsepower.
- Going the other way, 1 horsepower is 0.7457 kilowatts.
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About Kilowatts to Horsepower
Easily convert kilowatts (kW) to horsepower (hp) with this free, instant calculator. Enter a value in kilowatts to see the equivalent in horsepower right away — accurate and calculated in your browser.
How to use Kilowatts to Horsepower
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Enter the number of kilowatts you want to convert.
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The equivalent value in horsepower appears instantly.
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Switch units anytime to convert in either direction.
How to convert Kilowatts to Horsepower
Enter any value in kilowatts (kW) and this calculator instantly shows the equivalent in horsepower (hp) using the exact internationally agreed conversion factor — no rounding tricks, no ads in the way, and it works offline once the page is loaded.
Use the swap button to convert in the other direction (horsepower to kilowatts), or switch to any other power unit from the dropdown — the same page handles watts, kilowatts, megawatts, milliwatts, horsepower, metric horsepower, btu per hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you convert kilowatts to horsepower?
Enter your value in kilowatts and the converter instantly shows the result in horsepower using the exact conversion factor.
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