Convert Kilowatts to Horsepower
One kilowatt equals 1.341022 horsepower. Type any value to convert kilowatts to horsepower instantly — with a full reference table below.
Convert Kilowatts to Horsepower
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How to convert Kilowatts to Horsepower
To convert kilowatts to horsepower, multiply by 1.341022. One kilowatt equals 1.341022 hp, and one horsepower equals 0.7457 kW.
- Take the value in kilowatts — for example 7.5 kW.
- Multiply by 1.341022 (the number of horsepower in one kilowatt).
- 7.5 × 1.341022 = 10.05767 hp.
Quick mental estimate: Multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.34 (within 0.1% of the exact answer).
Kilowatts to Horsepower conversion table
| Kilowatts | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.341022 hp |
| 2 kW | 2.682044 hp |
| 5 kW | 6.70511 hp |
| 10 kW | 13.41022 hp |
| 20 kW | 26.82044 hp |
| 50 kW | 67.0511 hp |
| 100 kW | 134.1022 hp |
| 200 kW | 268.2044 hp |
| 500 kW | 670.511 hp |
| 1,000 kW | 1,341.022 hp |
| Horsepower | Kilowatts |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 0.7457 kW |
| 2 hp | 1.4914 kW |
| 5 hp | 3.728499 kW |
| 10 hp | 7.456999 kW |
| 20 hp | 14.914 kW |
| 50 hp | 37.28499 kW |
| 100 hp | 74.56999 kW |
| 200 hp | 149.14 kW |
| 500 hp | 372.8499 kW |
| 1,000 hp | 745.6999 kW |
About converting Kilowatts to Horsepower
Kilowatts (kW) and Horsepower (hp) are both units of power. The exact factor is 1 kW = 1.341022 hp, so multiply by 1.341022 to go from kilowatts to horsepower (or divide to go back).
The conversion runs entirely in your browser. Need the reverse? Use the Horsepower to Kilowatts converter, or the full unit converter for every unit at once.
Real-world power in kilowatts and horsepower
| Example | Kilowatts | Horsepower |
|---|---|---|
| A resting human body | ≈ 0.1 kW | ≈ 0.134102 hp |
| A microwave oven | ≈ 1 kW | ≈ 1.341022 hp |
| A UK electric kettle | ≈ 3 kW | ≈ 4.023066 hp |
| A 150 hp car engine | 111.855 kW | 150 hp |
“≈” marks typical values; the rest are defined or measured figures.
The units
1,000 watts.
Used for: Engines, heaters, solar panels and EV charging.
Mechanical horsepower: 550 foot-pounds per second, about 745.7 W.
Used for: Car and motor ratings in the US/UK.
This page uses mechanical horsepower (550 foot-pounds per second ≈ 745.7 W). Metric horsepower (PS) is slightly smaller at 735.5 W.