Kilowatt to Horsepower Converter
1 Kilowatt = 1.341 Horsepower. To convert Kilowatts to Horsepower, multiply by 1.341.
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1 Kilowatt = 1.341 Horsepower
Formula
To convert Kilowatts to Horsepower, multiply the value by 1.341. One Kilowatt equals 1.341 Horsepower.
hp = kW × 1.341
For a quick mental estimate, multiply Kilowatts by about 1.3 — the exact factor is 1.341.
Worked examples
- 1 Kilowatt = 1.341 Horsepower
- 5 Kilowatts = 6.7051 Horsepower
- 10 Kilowatts = 13.4102 Horsepower
- 100 Kilowatts = 134.1022 Horsepower
Kilowatts to Horsepower table
| Kilowatts (kW) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.341 |
| 2 | 2.682 |
| 3 | 4.0231 |
| 4 | 5.3641 |
| 5 | 6.7051 |
| 10 | 13.4102 |
| 25 | 33.5255 |
| 50 | 67.0511 |
| 100 | 134.1022 |
| 250 | 335.2555 |
| 500 | 670.5109 |
| 1000 | 1341.02 |
About Kilowatt and Horsepower
Both the Kilowatt (kW) and the Horsepower (hp) measure power. One Kilowatt is equal to 1.341 Horsepower, so you can convert any measurement by multiplying by 1.341. The calculator above updates instantly, and the reference table lists common Kilowatt-to-Horsepower values for quick lookups.
Unit definitions
- Kilowatt (kW)
- The Kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power equal to 1000 Watts.
- Horsepower (hp)
- The Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power equal to 745.7 Watts.
Frequently asked questions
- How do you convert Kilowatts to Horsepower?
- Multiply the number of Kilowatts by 1.341. For example, 1 Kilowatt × 1.341 = 1.341 Horsepower.
- How many Horsepower are in a Kilowatt?
- There are 1.341 Horsepower in one Kilowatt.
- What is 10 Kilowatts in Horsepower?
- 10 Kilowatts is equal to 13.4102 Horsepower.
- How do you convert Horsepower back to Kilowatts?
- Multiply the number of Horsepower by 0.7457 to get Kilowatts. One Horsepower equals 0.7457 Kilowatts.