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Kilowatts to horsepower Conversion
1 kilowatts (kW) is equal to 1.34102209 horsepower (hp).
1 kW = 1.34102209 hp
or
1 hp = 0.7456998716 kW
Formula
To convert a power from kilowatts (kW) to horsepower (hp), multiply the power in kilowatts by 1.34102209
p(hp) = p(kW) × 1.34102209
Examples:
Convert 250 kilowatts to horsepower:
p(hp) = 250kW × 1.34102209 = 335.2555224 hp
Conversion table
| Kilowatts (kW) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.34102209 hp |
| 2 kW | 2.682044179 hp |
| 3 kW | 4.023066269 hp |
| 5 kW | 6.705110448 hp |
| 10 kW | 13.410220896 hp |
| 20 kW | 26.820441792 hp |
| 50 kW | 67.05110448 hp |
| 100 kW | 134.10220896 hp |
| 150 kW | 201.153313439 hp |
| 200 kW | 268.204417919 hp |
| 250 kW | 335.255522399 hp |
| 300 kW | 402.306626879 hp |
| 500 kW | 670.511044798 hp |
| 750 kW | 1005.766567196 hp |
| 1000 kW | 1341.022089595 hp |
| Horsepower (hp) | Kilowatts (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 0.745699872 kW |
| 2 hp | 1.491399743 kW |
| 3 hp | 2.237099615 kW |
| 5 hp | 3.728499358 kW |
| 10 hp | 7.456998716 kW |
| 20 hp | 14.913997432 kW |
| 50 hp | 37.284993579 kW |
| 100 hp | 74.569987158 kW |
| 150 hp | 111.854980737 kW |
| 200 hp | 149.139974316 kW |
| 250 hp | 186.424967896 kW |
| 300 hp | 223.709961475 kW |
| 500 hp | 372.849935791 kW |
| 750 hp | 559.274903687 kW |
| 1000 hp | 745.699871582 kW |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert kilowatts to horsepower?
Multiply the value in kilowatts by 1.34102209 to get the result in horsepower. For example, 5 kW × 1.34102209 = 6.705110448 hp.
How many horsepower are in 1 kilowatts?
1 kilowatts (kW) is equal to 1.34102209 horsepower (hp).
How do I convert horsepower back to kilowatts?
Use the inverse operation: divide the value in horsepower by 1.34102209 to get the result in kilowatts.
How accurate is the kilowatts to horsepower conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 1.34102209 and rounds the result to 9 decimal places by default. You can increase or reduce the precision with the digits option on this page.
Sources
Conversion factors are based on internationally recognised standards:
