Unit Converters

Kilowatts to Horsepower Converter

Type a value in kilowatts to get it in horsepower, and see the reverse conversion.

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Converted value
Horsepower (hp)
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1 kW in hp
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Your number read as hp, in kW
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Metric horsepower (PS) (PS)
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Kilowatts to Horsepower Converter by TheCalcTools

How the Kilowatts to Horsepower Converter works

One mechanical horsepower (hp) is 745.7 W; one metric horsepower (PS, CV) is 735.5 W. Car engines are rated in kW in Europe and hp in the US and UK.

To convert kilowatts to horsepower, multiply by 1.34102209. The calculator shows the result to 6 significant figures; the conversion factor itself is exact for mechanical horsepower (745.69987 W).

Quick estimate in your head: multiply kW by 1.34.

The formula

hp = kW × 1.34102209kW = hp ÷ 1.34102209

Worked example

Using the default values shown in the calculator:

Value in kilowatts (kW)100
  1. 100 kW × 1.34102209 = 134.102 hp.

Result:

Horsepower (hp)134.102
1 kW in hp1.34102
Your number read as hp, in kW74.57
Metric horsepower (PS) (PS)135.962

Conversion table

kWhp
1 kW1.34102 hp
5 kW6.70511 hp
10 kW13.4102 hp
50 kW67.0511 hp
75 kW100.577 hp
100 kW134.102 hp
150 kW201.153 hp
200 kW268.204 hp
300 kW402.307 hp
500 kW670.511 hp

Frequently asked questions

What is 1 kilowatt in horsepower?

1 kilowatt (kW) equals 1.34102 hp.

Sources and further reading

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