How to convert kilowatts to horsepower
To convert kilowatts (kW) to horsepower (hp), multiply the value in kilowatts by 1.3410220896.
hp = kW × 1.3410220896
Example: 5 kW = 6.705110448 hp.
You can also type 5 kW to hp into the smart calculator, or mix units: 1 kW + 1 hp.
Kilowatts to Horsepower conversion table
| Kilowatts | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kW | 0.013410221 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 |
| 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 |
| 60 kW | 80.461325 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 |
Converting horsepower back to kilowatts
1 hp = 0.7456998716 kW. See the Horsepower to Kilowatts converter, or press the swap button above.
About the units
Kilowatt (kW)
One thousand watts, about 1.341 mechanical horsepower.
Horsepower (hp)
Mechanical (imperial) horsepower: 550 foot-pounds per second, about 745.7 watts.
Power is the rate at which energy is used or produced. The SI unit is the watt, one joule per second. Engines are rated in horsepower or kilowatts, and air conditioners in BTU per hour or tons of refrigeration.
Questions and answers
How many horsepower are in a kilowatt?
One kilowatt (kW) equals 1.34102209 horsepower (hp).
How do I convert kilowatts to horsepower?
To convert kilowatts to horsepower, multiply the value in kilowatts by 1.3410220896. The formula is hp = kW × 1.3410220896. For example, 5 kW = 6.7051104 hp.
What is 5 kW in hp?
5 kilowatts is 6.705110448 horsepower.
Which is bigger, a kilowatt or a horsepower?
A kilowatt is bigger: 1 kW = 1.34102209 hp.
What is the difference between hp and PS?
Mechanical horsepower (hp) is about 745.7 W. Metric horsepower (PS, CV) is 735.5 W, about 1.4% less.
Does this kW to hp converter work offline?
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