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 |
| 5 kW | 6.7051 hp |
| 10 kW | 13.4102 hp |
| 25 kW | 33.5256 hp |
| 50 kW | 67.0511 hp |
| 100 kW | 134.102 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?
Multiply the value in kilowatts by 1.341 to get horsepower. 1 kW equals 1.341 hp, and 1 hp equals 0.7457 kW.