Kilowatts to Horsepower Converter
Convert kilowatts (kW) to horsepower (hp) instantly. Power conversions help compare car engines in hp and kW, and air-con units rated in BTU/h against their electrical draw in watts.
Result
- Horsepower
- 1.341 hp
How to use the kilowatts to horsepower converter
- Enter the kilowatts (kW).
- The results update as you type, or press Calculate.
- Read the horsepower first, then the supporting figures below it.
Formula
Horsepower = kilowatts × 1.3410220888
Worked example
For example, with these inputs:
- Kilowatts (kW): 1
the calculator returns:
- Horsepower: 1.341 hp
Kilowatts to Horsepower table
| Kilowatts | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.341 hp |
| 2 kW | 2.682 hp |
| 5 kW | 6.7051 hp |
| 10 kW | 13.4102 hp |
| 20 kW | 26.8204 hp |
| 25 kW | 33.5256 hp |
| 50 kW | 67.0511 hp |
| 100 kW | 134.1022 hp |
| 250 kW | 335.2555 hp |
| 500 kW | 670.511 hp |
| 1,000 kW | 1,341.02 hp |
About this conversion
Power conversions help compare car engines in hp and kW, and air-con units rated in BTU/h against their electrical draw in watts.
A conversion table is handy for common values, but a calculator is faster and avoids interpolation errors for anything in between.
Many conversion factors are exact by definition. The inch has been defined as exactly 2.54 centimetres since 1959, and the pound as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, so conversions involving them can be as precise as you need.
Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower are in one kilowatt?
1 kW = 1.341 hp.
How do I convert kW to hp?
Horsepower = kilowatts × 1.3410220888.