kilowatt to horsepower (kW → hp)

Unit Converter

Converting kilowatt (kW) to horsepower (hp), 1kW is about 1.341022hp.

What is it

kilowatt is a power unit, as is horsepower. Their relation is fixed: 1kW = 1.341022hp.

hp = kW × 1.341022

How to use

  1. 1Enter the kilowatt (kW) value.
  2. 2See the horsepower (hp) result instantly.
  3. 3Switch units to convert again if needed.

Reference

kilowatt to horsepower (kW → hp) Reference
kWhp
11.341022
56.70511
1013.410221
5067.051104
100134.102209
10001,341.022089

Sources & standards

FAQ

How many hp is 1kW?

1kW is about 1.341022hp.

How do I convert hp back to kW?

Compute kW = hp ÷ 1.341022.

How many hp is 10kW?

10kW is about 13.410221hp.

Is this the same horsepower used in car specifications?

This converter uses mechanical horsepower (1hp = 745.7W). Korean and European car specs often use metric horsepower (PS, 735.5W), so 100kW is about 134.1hp or 136PS.

Is my input sent to a server?

No. Every conversion runs instantly inside your browser; the values you enter are never sent to a server or stored.

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