kilowatts to horsepower
Convert kilowatt to horsepower (mechanical) — instant, free, with the formula shown.
1 kW=1.341022 hp
How to convert kilowatt to horsepower (mechanical)
To convert kilowatt to horsepower (mechanical), multiply by 1.34102209:
hp = kW × 1.34102209
For example, 10 kW × 1.341022 = 13.410221 hp.
kW to hp conversion table
| kilowatts (kW) | horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.341022 hp |
| 2 kW | 2.682044 hp |
| 5 kW | 6.70511 hp |
| 10 kW | 13.410221 hp |
| 25 kW | 33.525552 hp |
| 50 kW | 67.051104 hp |
| 100 kW | 134.102209 hp |
| 250 kW | 335.255522 hp |
| 500 kW | 670.511045 hp |
| 1000 kW | 1341.02209 hp |
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Convert to horsepower (mechanical) from another unit
kW to hp — frequently asked
How many horsepower are in 1 kilowatt?
1 kilowatt = 1.341022 horsepower (kW × 1.341022 = hp).
What is the formula to convert kilowatt to horsepower (mechanical)?
Multiply your kilowatt value by 1.34102209 to get horsepower (mechanical).
How do I convert 10 kilowatts to horsepower?
10 kW = 13.410221 hp. For 100 kW the answer is 134.102209 hp. Use the calculator on this page for any other value.
When to convert kilowatt to horsepower (mechanical)
1Car engines (hp ↔ kW)
2Electrical appliances (W, kW)
3Air conditioning (BTU/h ↔ kW)
4Renewable energy (MW, GW)
Power conversion — common questions
How many watts in 1 horsepower?
Mechanical: 1 hp ≈ 745.7 W. Metric: 1 hp (PS) ≈ 735.5 W. The mechanical definition is standard in the US/UK; metric is used in continental Europe.
How do I convert AC BTU/h to kW?
Divide BTU/h by 3,412 (or multiply by 0.000293). A 12,000 BTU/h AC ≈ 3.52 kW of cooling power.
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