Kilowatts to Horsepower (kW to hp)

Convert kilowatts to horsepower (mechanical) instantly. 1 kilowatt = 1.34102209 horsepower (mechanical), so multiply by 1.34102209. Includes worked examples and a full kW to hp table.

How to convert kilowatts to horsepower (mechanical)

1 kilowatt = 1.34102209 horsepower (mechanical) and 1 horsepower (mechanical) = 0.7456998716 kilowatts. To convert kilowatts to horsepower (mechanical), multiply by 1.34102209:

hp = kW × 1.34102209

Examples

  • 1 kW × 1.34102209 = 1.34102209 hp
  • 75 kW × 1.34102209 = 100.5766567 hp
  • 100 kW × 1.34102209 = 134.102209 hp

kW to hp conversion table

Kilowatts (kW)Horsepower (mechanical) (hp)
1 kW1.34102209 hp
2 kW2.682044179 hp
3 kW4.023066269 hp
4 kW5.364088358 hp
5 kW6.705110448 hp
6 kW8.046132538 hp
7 kW9.387154627 hp
8 kW10.72817672 hp
9 kW12.06919881 hp
10 kW13.4102209 hp
12 kW16.09226508 hp
15 kW20.11533134 hp
20 kW26.82044179 hp
25 kW33.52555224 hp
30 kW40.23066269 hp
40 kW53.64088358 hp
50 kW67.05110448 hp
60 kW80.46132538 hp
70 kW93.87154627 hp
75 kW100.5766567 hp
80 kW107.2817672 hp
90 kW120.6919881 hp
100 kW134.102209 hp
150 kW201.1533134 hp
200 kW268.2044179 hp
250 kW335.2555224 hp
500 kW670.5110448 hp
1,000 kW1,341.02209 hp
5,000 kW6,705.110448 hp
10,000 kW13,410.2209 hp

What is a kilowatt?

A kilowatt is 1,000 watts. It is used for motors, engines, solar systems and electrical loads.

What is a horsepower?

Mechanical horsepower is about 745.7 watts. It is used for engine power in the US and UK.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert kilowatts to horsepower (mechanical)?

Multiply the value in kilowatts by 1.34102209. 1 kilowatt = 1.34102209 horsepower (mechanical).

How many kilowatts are in one horsepower (mechanical)?

1 horsepower (mechanical) = 0.7456998716 kilowatts.

What is 75 kW in hp?

75 kW = 100.5766567 hp.

What is 100 kW in hp?

100 kW = 134.102209 hp.