kW to Horsepower Converter
Quick answer: To convert kW to horsepower, multiply by 1.341022. For example, 10 kW is 13.41022 hp. One kilowatt equals 1.341022 hp.
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Use the kW to Horsepower Converter
kW to Horsepower formula and what each symbol means
hp = kW × 1.341022
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| kW | Kilowatt |
| hp | Horsepower |
kW to Horsepower examples
1 kW
1 kW × 1.341022 = 1.341022 hp.
10 kW
10 kW × 1.341022 = 13.41022 hp.
100 kW
100 kW × 1.341022 = 134.1022 hp.
kW compared with Horsepower
One kW is 1.341 times as large as one hp, so your number gets bigger when you convert kW to horsepower and smaller when you convert back. If the answer is not larger than what you typed, you divided instead of multiplying.
About kW and horsepower
Kilowatt (kW): 1,000 watts. Horsepower (hp): Mechanical horsepower, about 745.7 watts.
Where kW to horsepower conversions are used
Appliances and chargers list their draw in watts, while air conditioners may quote BTU per hour. Power stations and the grid are described in megawatts and gigawatts.
How to calculate kW to Horsepower step by step
- Enter the value in kW (the starting unit).
- Multiply by 1.341022, because 1 kW = 1.341022 hp.
- The product is the value in hp. To go back, divide by 1.341022 or multiply by 0.7456999.
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How to read your kW to Horsepower result
Quick estimate: multiply by about 1.34 to get horsepower from kW; this is within 0.1% of the exact factor. Power is energy per time.
| KW | HORSEPOWER |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.341022 |
| 2 | 2.682044 |
| 5 | 6.70511 |
| 10 | 13.41022 |
| 20 | 26.82044 |
| 50 | 67.0511 |
| 100 | 134.1022 |
| 1,000 | 1,341.022 |
Horsepower to kW: quick table
| HORSEPOWER | KW |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.7456999 |
| 5 | 3.728499 |
| 10 | 7.456999 |
| 25 | 18.6425 |
| 50 | 37.28499 |
| 100 | 74.56999 |
| 250 | 186.425 |
| 500 | 372.8499 |
Common mistakes when calculating kW to Horsepower
- Mixing kW (power) with kWh (energy).
- Dividing when you should multiply: from kW to hp multiply by 1.341022; from hp to kW divide by 1.341022.
kW to Horsepower FAQ
How many hp are in 1 kW?
1 kW equals 1.341022 hp.
How many kW are in 1 hp?
1 hp equals 0.7456999 kW.
Is 1 kW = 1.341022 hp an exact conversion?
The factor is shown rounded to 7 significant figures (1.341022). The calculator above uses more digits.
What is a kilowatt (kW)?
1,000 watts.
How can I estimate kW to horsepower in my head?
Quick estimate: multiply by about 1.34 to get horsepower from kW; this is within 0.1% of the exact factor.
What is 12 kW in horsepower?
12 kW = 16.09227 hp (since 12 × 1.341022).
What is 60 kW in horsepower?
60 kW = 80.46133 hp (since 60 × 1.341022).
What is 250 kW in horsepower?
250 kW = 335.2555 hp (since 250 × 1.341022).
How many decimals should I keep when converting kW to hp?
Match the precision of your original measurement. For example, 13.41022 hp rounds to 13.4 hp at 3 significant figures; keep more digits only for engineering or scientific work.
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Method, review and disclaimer
Edited by: Hemant Kumar and Anjita Rai, founders of ToolsVault (SEO and content professional, not a licensed adviser). Method: this tool runs in your browser using the formula shown on this page; the numbers you enter are not sent to our servers. Sources: NIST SP 811, Appendix B.8: conversion factors