Kilowatts to Horsepower Converter
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
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 |
When you need to convert kilowatts to horsepower
- Comparing engine or motor output quoted in horsepower, metric horsepower or kilowatts.
- Sizing heating and cooling equipment rated in BTU per hour or watts.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Dividing when you should multiply. Because 1 kilowatt = 1.34102 horsepower, the answer should be larger than the number you started with.
- Rounding too early. Convert first at full precision, then round the final answer to the precision the task actually needs.
How precise does the answer need to be?
Round only at the end, and only to the precision your task actually needs. The converter above keeps full double precision internally and rounds for display.
How these units are defined
- Kilowatt (kW): 1,000 watts; engine and appliance power in metric markets. This unit's relationship to the SI base unit is exact by definition, so no rounding enters the conversion factor.
- Horsepower (hp): Mechanical horsepower: exactly 550 foot-pounds per second. The accepted value is a measured or conventional figure rather than an exact definition, so the factor shown is rounded.
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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.