Power converter
Convert Kilowatts to Horsepower (kW to hp)
1 kW = 1.341 hp. Motor and spindle power ratings.
Kilowatts to horsepower conversion table
| kW | hp |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.341 hp |
| 2 kW | 2.682 hp |
| 3 kW | 4.0231 hp |
| 4 kW | 5.3641 hp |
| 5 kW | 6.7051 hp |
| 6 kW | 8.0461 hp |
| 7 kW | 9.3872 hp |
| 8 kW | 10.7282 hp |
| 9 kW | 12.0692 hp |
| 10 kW | 13.4102 hp |
| 15 kW | 20.1153 hp |
| 20 kW | 26.8204 hp |
| 25 kW | 33.5256 hp |
| 30 kW | 40.2307 hp |
| 40 kW | 53.6409 hp |
| 50 kW | 67.0511 hp |
| 75 kW | 100.577 hp |
| 100 kW | 134.102 hp |
| 150 kW | 201.153 hp |
| 200 kW | 268.204 hp |
| 250 kW | 335.256 hp |
| 500 kW | 670.511 hp |
| 1000 kW | 1341.02 hp |
How to convert kilowatts to horsepower
Multiply the value in kilowatts by 1.341 to get horsepower. 1 kW equals 1.341 hp, and 1 hp equals 0.7457 kW.
About these units
The kilowatt is 1,000 watts, the SI power unit. Motor nameplates, heaters, and utility billing use kilowatts; one kilowatt is about 1.34 horsepower.
Mechanical horsepower is 550 foot-pounds per second, about 746 watts. US motor and spindle ratings are quoted in horsepower.
Common questions
How many horsepower are in a kilowatt?
1 kW equals 1.341 hp.
How do you convert kilowatts to horsepower?
Use hp ≈ kW × 1.34102. So 1 kW = 1.341 hp, and to go back, 1 hp = 0.7457 kW.
What is 10 kW in hp?
10 kW equals 13.4102 hp.
What is 100 kW in hp?
100 kW equals 134.102 hp.