How to convert kilowatts to horsepower
One kilowatt equals 1.341 horsepower, so multiply the value in kilowatts by 1.34102209: hp = kW × 1.34102209.
Example: 10 kW = 10 × 1.34102209 = 13.4102 hp.
Kilowatts to horsepower table
| Kilowatts (kW) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.1341 |
| 0.5 | 0.6705 |
| 1 | 1.341 |
| 2 | 2.682 |
| 3 | 4.0231 |
| 4 | 5.3641 |
| 5 | 6.7051 |
| 6 | 8.0461 |
| 7 | 9.3872 |
| 8 | 10.7282 |
| 9 | 12.0692 |
| 10 | 13.4102 |
| 15 | 20.1153 |
| 20 | 26.8204 |
| 25 | 33.5256 |
| 30 | 40.2307 |
| 40 | 53.6409 |
| 50 | 67.0511 |
| 75 | 100.5767 |
| 100 | 134.1022 |
| 250 | 335.2555 |
| 500 | 670.511 |
| 1,000 | 1,341.02 |
About the units
- Kilowatt (kW): One thousand watts; the official power rating for engines in the EU.
- Horsepower (hp): Mechanical (imperial) horsepower, about 745.7 W. Metric horsepower (PS) is 735.5 W.
Need the other direction? Convert horsepower to kilowatts — 1 horsepower = 0.7457 kilowatts.
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How many horsepower are in a kilowatt?
1 kilowatt = 1.341 horsepower.
What is the formula for kilowatts to horsepower?
hp = kW × 1.34102209.
How much is 10 kW in hp?
10 kW = 13.4102 hp.