Kilowatts to Horsepower
Convert kilowatts (kW) to horsepower (hp) instantly. See the formula, reference table, and common conversions.
Primary conversion
1 kilowatt=1.341022horsepower
1 kW = 1.341022 hp
Formula
horsepower = kilowatts × 1.341022
Multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.341022 to get the value in horsepower.
Reference Table
| Kilowatts (kW) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.341 |
| 2 | 2.682 |
| 5 | 6.7051 |
| 10 | 13.4102 |
| 25 | 33.5255 |
| 50 | 67.0511 |
| 100 | 134.1022 |
| 250 | 335.2555 |
| 500 | 670.5109 |
| 1000 | 1341.0219 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many horsepower are in 1 kilowatt?
1 kilowatt equals 1.341022 horsepower.
How do you convert kilowatts to horsepower?
Multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.341022 to get the value in horsepower. For example, 10 kW = 13.4102 hp.
What is the formula for kilowatts to horsepower?
horsepower = kilowatts × 1.341022.
How do you convert horsepower back to kilowatts?
Multiply horsepower by 0.7457 to get kilowatts. 1 hp = 0.7457 kW.