1 kilowatts to horsepower
Convert kilowatts to horsepower instantly with this free kilowatts to horsepower converter. Enter any value to get an accurate power conversion, plus the formula, the conversion factor and a full reference table.
What is 1 kilowatt in horsepower?
1 kilowatt is equal to 1.34102209 horsepower.
1 × 1.34102209 = 1.34102209 horsepower
Result
1 kilowatt = 1.34102209 horsepower
Kilowatts to Horsepower formula
hp = kW × 1.34102209
The kilowatts to horsepower conversion factor is 1.3410220896 (rounded). 1 kilowatt = 1.3410220896 horsepower, and 1 horsepower = 0.745699871582 kilowatts.
Regional note. Mechanical horsepower (745.7 W) and metric horsepower / PS (735.5 W) differ by about 1.4%. This page uses mechanical horsepower.
Worked examples
- 2 kilowatts = 2.68204418 horsepower — 2 × 1.34102209 = 2.68204418 horsepower
- 6 kilowatts = 8.04613254 horsepower — 6 × 1.34102209 = 8.04613254 horsepower
- 10 kilowatts = 13.4102209 horsepower — 10 × 1.34102209 = 13.4102209 horsepower
Kilowatts to Horsepower conversion table
Every value below is calculated with the exact conversion factor and rounded for display.
| Kilowatts (kW) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.3410221 hp |
| 2 kW | 2.6820442 hp |
| 3 kW | 4.0230663 hp |
| 4 kW | 5.3640884 hp |
| 5 kW | 6.7051104 hp |
| 6 kW | 8.0461325 hp |
| 7 kW | 9.3871546 hp |
| 8 kW | 10.728177 hp |
| 9 kW | 12.069199 hp |
| 10 kW | 13.410221 hp |
| 12 kW | 16.092265 hp |
| 15 kW | 20.115331 hp |
| 20 kW | 26.820442 hp |
| 25 kW | 33.525552 hp |
| 30 kW | 40.230663 hp |
| 50 kW | 67.051104 hp |
| 75 kW | 100.57666 hp |
| 100 kW | 134.10221 hp |
| 500 kW | 670.51104 hp |
| 1,000 kW | 1,341.0221 hp |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 1 kilowatt in horsepower?
- 1 kilowatt is equal to 1.34102209 horsepower.
- How many kilowatts are in one horsepower?
- There are 0.745699872 kilowatts in 1 horsepower.
- How do you convert kilowatts to horsepower?
- Multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.34102209 — or use the formula hp = kW × 1.34102209.
- What is 6 kilowatts in horsepower?
- 6 kilowatts is 8.04613254 horsepower. 6 × 1.34102209 = 8.04613254 horsepower.
- Is the kilowatts to horsepower conversion exact?
- The factor 1.3410220896 is a rounded value because at least one of these units is defined by measurement rather than by an exact definition.
- Does this use US or Imperial horsepower?
- Mechanical horsepower (745.7 W) and metric horsepower / PS (735.5 W) differ by about 1.4%. This page uses mechanical horsepower.