Kilowatts to Horsepower (mechanical)s (kW to hp)
Free online kilowatt to horsepower (mechanical) converter. Type a value, get an instant exact result — plus the formula, a ready-made conversion table, and reverse conversion.
POWER CONVERTER — INSTANT RESULT
Formula: multiply the kilowatt value by 1.34102209 — i.e. hp = kW × 1.34102209
Quick check: 1 kW = 1.34102209 hp
Quick check: 1 kW = 1.34102209 hp
Kilowatts to Horsepower (mechanical)s conversion table
| Kilowatts (kW) | Horsepower (mechanical)s (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.34102209 hp |
| 2 kW | 2.68204418 hp |
| 3 kW | 4.02306627 hp |
| 4 kW | 5.36408836 hp |
| 5 kW | 6.70511045 hp |
| 6 kW | 8.04613254 hp |
| 7 kW | 9.38715463 hp |
| 8 kW | 10.72817672 hp |
| 9 kW | 12.06919881 hp |
| 10 kW | 13.4102209 hp |
| 15 kW | 20.11533134 hp |
| 20 kW | 26.82044179 hp |
| 25 kW | 33.52555224 hp |
| 30 kW | 40.23066269 hp |
| 40 kW | 53.64088358 hp |
| 50 kW | 67.05110448 hp |
| 75 kW | 100.57665672 hp |
| 100 kW | 134.10220896 hp |
| 250 kW | 335.2555224 hp |
| 500 kW | 670.5110448 hp |
| 1,000 kW | 1,341.0220896 hp |
How to convert kilowatts to horsepower (mechanical)s
To convert kilowatts to horsepower (mechanical)s, multiply the amount in kilowatts by 1.34102209. For example, 10 kW = 13.4102209 hp. To convert in the other direction, divide by the same factor, or use the ⇄ swap button above.
Convert between watts, horsepower, BTU per hour and foot-pounds per second. Mechanical horsepower is defined as exactly 550 ft·lbf/s = 745.699871582 W; metric horsepower (PS) is 75 kgf·m/s = 735.49875 W.
Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower (mechanical)s are in one kilowatt?
One kilowatt is exactly 1.34102209 horsepower (mechanical)s.
How do I convert kW to hp?
Multiply the kW value by 1.34102209 to get hp. The converter at the top of this page does this automatically and works in both directions.
How much is 100 kilowatts in horsepower (mechanical)s?
100 kilowatts equals 134.10220896 horsepower (mechanical)s.