kW to hp converter
1 kilowatt equals 1.341022 mechanical horsepower. Conversions use hp = kW × 1.341
kW → 1.341022 hp
hp = kW × 1.341
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Worked examples
- 1 kW = 1.341022 hp
- 2 kW = 2.682044 hp
- 5 kW = 6.70511 hp
- 10 kW = 13.410221 hp
- 100 kW = 134.102 hp
kilowatts to mechanical horsepower conversion table
| kW | hp | Arithmetic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.341022 hp | × 1.341 |
| 2 kW | 2.682044 hp | × 1.341 |
| 3 kW | 4.023066 hp | × 1.341 |
| 4 kW | 5.364088 hp | × 1.341 |
| 5 kW | 6.70511 hp | × 1.341 |
| 7.5 kW | 10.057666 hp | × 1.341 |
| 10 kW | 13.410221 hp | × 1.341 |
| 22 kW | 29.502486 hp | × 1.341 |
| 55 kW | 73.756215 hp | × 1.341 |
| 75 kW | 100.577 hp | × 1.341 |
| 100 kW | 134.102 hp | × 1.341 |
| 6 kW | 8.046133 hp | × 1.341 |
| 8 kW | 10.728177 hp | × 1.341 |
| 12 kW | 16.092265 hp | × 1.341 |
| 15 kW | 20.115331 hp | × 1.341 |
| 20 kW | 26.820442 hp | × 1.341 |
| 25 kW | 33.525552 hp | × 1.341 |
| 30 kW | 40.230663 hp | × 1.341 |
| 40 kW | 53.640884 hp | × 1.341 |
| 50 kW | 67.051104 hp | × 1.341 |
| 60 kW | 80.461325 hp | × 1.341 |
| 70 kW | 93.871546 hp | × 1.341 |
| 80 kW | 107.282 hp | × 1.341 |
| 90 kW | 120.692 hp | × 1.341 |
How to convert kW to hp
- Take your value in kilowatts.
- Multiply by 1.341
- That is your answer in mechanical horsepower — no rounding needed until you choose a display precision.
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Questions
How many mechanical horsepower in 1 kilowatt?
Exactly 1.341022 hp. The factor follows from the definitions of both units, not from a measurement, so it is exact.
How do I convert kW to hp?
Multiply the kilowatts figure by 1.341 — or use the converter above, which updates as you type.
Is kW to hp the same as hp to kW?
No — they are inverses. One kW is 1.341022 hp, while one hp is 0.74569987 kW.
What is 1 kW in hp?
1 kW = 1.341022 hp (see the value page for the full arithmetic).