Convert Kilowatts to Horsepower
1 kilowatt = 1.3410221 horsepower. Multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.3410220896.
Result
1 kW = 1.34102209 hp
Multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.3410220896.
Results are rounded for display. Double-check values for critical work.
Kilowatts to Horsepower table
| Kilowatts | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.3410221 hp |
| 2 kW | 2.6820442 hp |
| 3 kW | 4.0230663 hp |
| 4 kW | 5.3640884 hp |
| 5 kW | 6.7051104 hp |
| 10 kW | 13.410221 hp |
| 20 kW | 26.820442 hp |
| 25 kW | 33.525552 hp |
| 50 kW | 67.051104 hp |
| 100 kW | 134.10221 hp |
| 500 kW | 670.51104 hp |
| 1000 kW | 1,341.0221 hp |
Kilowatts to Horsepower in your head
Multiply by 4, then divide by 3.
That lands within 0.6% of the exact value.
10 kW → 13.3333 hp in your head, 13.4102 hp exactly.
About these units
The kilowatt (kW) is a metric unit of power, equal to 1,000 watts.
The horsepower (mechanical) (hp) is an imperial unit of power, equal to 745.69987 watts.
Going the other way, 1 horsepower (mechanical) = 0.74569987 kilowatts. Power is energy per unit time — engine output in horsepower, air-conditioning capacity in tons, appliance draw in watts. All of them convert cleanly through the watt.
Frequently asked
- How many horsepower are in a kilowatt?
- 1 kilowatt = 1.3410221 horsepower.
- How do you convert kilowatts to horsepower?
- Multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.3410220896.
- What is 10 kW in hp?
- 10 kW = 13.410221 hp.