How to convert kilowatts to horsepower
hp = kW × 1.34102209Multiply the value in kilowatts by 1.34102209. To go the other way, multiply by 0.7456998716 (or divide by 1.34102209).
A kilowatt is larger than a horsepower: one kilowatt contains 1.34102209 horsepower.
Worked examples
- 1 kilowatt1 kW × 1.34102209 = 1.34102209 hp
- 5 kilowatts5 kW × 1.34102209 = 6.705110448 hp
- 10 kilowatts10 kW × 1.34102209 = 13.4102209 hp
- 20 kilowatts20 kW × 1.34102209 = 26.82044179 hp
- 100 kilowatts100 kW × 1.34102209 = 134.102209 hp
Kilowatts to horsepower conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Kilowatts (kW) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kW | 0.13410221 hp |
| 0.25 kW | 0.33525552 hp |
| 0.5 kW | 0.67051104 hp |
| 1 kW | 1.3410221 hp |
| 2 kW | 2.6820442 hp |
| 3 kW | 4.0230663 hp |
| 4 kW | 5.3640884 hp |
| 5 kW | 6.7051104 hp |
| 6 kW | 8.0461325 hp |
| 7 kW | 9.3871546 hp |
| 8 kW | 10.728177 hp |
| 9 kW | 12.069199 hp |
| 10 kW | 13.410221 hp |
| Kilowatts (kW) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 12 kW | 16.092265 hp |
| 15 kW | 20.115331 hp |
| 20 kW | 26.820442 hp |
| 25 kW | 33.525552 hp |
| 30 kW | 40.230663 hp |
| 40 kW | 53.640884 hp |
| 50 kW | 67.051104 hp |
| 75 kW | 100.57666 hp |
| 100 kW | 134.10221 hp |
| 250 kW | 335.25552 hp |
| 500 kW | 670.51104 hp |
| 1,000 kW | 1,341.0221 hp |
About the units
Kilowatt (kW)
One thousand watts. Electric-vehicle motors, home solar arrays and engines are rated in kW. One kilowatt equals 1,000 watts (W).
Horsepower (hp)
550 foot-pounds per second, about 745.7 W. US car and motor ratings use mechanical horsepower. One horsepower equals 745.6998716 watts (W).
Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower are in one kilowatt?
There are 1.34102209 horsepower in one kilowatt, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert kilowatts to horsepower?
Multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.34102209. For example, 10 kW × 1.34102209 = 13.4102209 hp.
How many kilowatts are in one horsepower?
One horsepower equals 0.7456998716 kilowatts. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 1.34102209.
What is 10 kilowatts in horsepower?
10 kW = 13.4102209 hp.
Is this kW to hp converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.