Kilowatts to Horsepower
Convert kilowatts to horsepower instantly.
Kilowatts to Horsepower (kW to hp) Converter
1 kilowatt = 1.341 horsepower
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- 1 kW = 1.341 hp
- 5 kW = 6.7051 hp
- 10 kW = 13.41 hp
- 25 kW = 33.526 hp
- KilowattskW
- Horsepowerhp
- KilowattskW
- Horsepowerhp
How it’s calculated
hp = kW × 1.34102209
- Multiply the value in kilowatts by 1.34102209.
- To go back, divide by 1.34102209 (or multiply by 0.7456998716).
- 1 kW = 1.34102209 hp · 1 hp = 0.7456998716 kW
Quick examples
1 kilowatt = 1.341 horsepower · 1 hp = 0.7457 kW
- 1 kilowatt = 1.341 horsepower
- 5 kilowatts = 6.7051 horsepower
- 10 kilowatts = 13.41 horsepower
- 25 kilowatts = 33.526 horsepower
- 100 kilowatts = 134.1 horsepower
Kilowatts to horsepower conversion table
| Kilowatts (kW) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kW | 0.1341 hp |
| 0.5 kW | 0.67051 hp |
| 1 kW | 1.341 hp |
| 2 kW | 2.682 hp |
| 3 kW | 4.0231 hp |
| 4 kW | 5.3641 hp |
| 5 kW | 6.7051 hp |
| 6 kW | 8.0461 hp |
| 7 kW | 9.3872 hp |
| 8 kW | 10.728 hp |
| 9 kW | 12.069 hp |
| 10 kW | 13.41 hp |
| 15 kW | 20.115 hp |
| 20 kW | 26.82 hp |
| 25 kW | 33.526 hp |
| 30 kW | 40.231 hp |
| 40 kW | 53.641 hp |
| 50 kW | 67.051 hp |
| 75 kW | 100.58 hp |
| 100 kW | 134.1 hp |
| 250 kW | 335.26 hp |
| 500 kW | 670.51 hp |
| 1,000 kW | 1,341 hp |
About these units
Kilowatt (kW)
SI (metric)
1 kW = 1,000 W (exact)
Source: BIPM SI Brochure (9th ed.) (SI prefixes and accepted units)
Horsepower (mechanical) (hp)
US & imperial (identical)
1 hp ≈ 745.69987 W
Mechanical horsepower: 550 foot-pounds per second, about 745.7 W.
Source: NIST SP 811 / Handbook 44
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert kilowatts to horsepower?
Use hp = kW × 1.34102209. Multiply the value in kilowatts by 1.34102209.
How many horsepower are in 1 kilowatt?
1 kilowatt (kW) equals 1.341 horsepower (hp); more precisely 1.34102209.
How many kilowatts are in 1 horsepower (mechanical)?
1 horsepower (mechanical) (hp) equals 0.7457 kilowatts (kW); more precisely 0.7456998716.
What is 10 kW in hp?
10 kilowatts = 13.41 horsepower.
What is a horsepower (mechanical)?
Mechanical horsepower: 550 foot-pounds per second, about 745.7 W.
Related conversions
Formula: hp = kW × 1.34102209. Factors last reviewed 2026-10-27.