Kilowatt to Horsepower
1 Kilowatt = 1.34102 Horsepower
Conversion Formula
To convert Kilowatt to Horsepower, multiply the value by 1.34102.
Kilowatt × 1.34102 = Horsepower
Quick Reference
| kW | hp |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.34102 |
| 5 | 6.70511 |
| 10 | 13.4102 |
| 25 | 33.5255 |
| 50 | 67.0511 |
| 100 | 134.102 |
| 500 | 670.511 |
| 1000 | 1341.02 |
What is Kilowatt?
The kilowatt (symbol: kW) is a decimal multiple of the watt, the SI unit of power.
One kilowatt is equal to 1,000 watts.
Common Uses
Kilowatts are commonly used to express the output of engines and the power consumption of larger electrical devices and machinery. It is also the unit used to measure the power output of electric vehicle motors.
What is Horsepower?
Horsepower (symbol: hp) is a unit of measurement of power, or the rate at which work is done.
It was originally coined by James Watt to compare the output of steam engines with the power of draft horses. There are different variations, but the most common “mechanical horsepower” is approximately 745.7 watts.
Common Uses
Horsepower is the standard unit used to measure the peak power output of internal combustion engines in cars, motorcycles, and boats.
How many horsepower are in a kilowatt?
There are 1.34102 horsepower in 1 kilowatt.