Kilowatts to Horsepower
Convert kilowatts to horsepower instantly, with a reference table.
Kilowatts to Horsepower at a glance
Kilowatts to Horsepower is a free online converter you can use right now to convert kilowatts to horsepower instantly, with a reference table โ no account, no install and no usage limit. It runs entirely inside your browser, so whatever you enter stays on your own device.
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Kilowatts to Horsepower conversion table
| Kilowatts (kW) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.341022 hp |
| 2 kW | 2.682044 hp |
| 3 kW | 4.023066 hp |
| 5 kW | 6.70511 hp |
| 10 kW | 13.410221 hp |
| 25 kW | 33.525552 hp |
| 50 kW | 67.051104 hp |
| 100 kW | 134.10221 hp |
| 500 kW | 670.51104 hp |
| 1000 kW | 1,341.0221 hp |
About Kilowatts to Horsepower
Convert kilowatts to horsepower instantly, with a reference table of common values. The factor is exact: 1 kW = 1.341022089 hp.
The conversion for comparing a metric-specified motor or vehicle against the horsepower figures used in US and marketing contexts.
The kilowatt is 1,000 watts, a practical scale for machinery and vehicles where watt figures would be unwieldy. It is standard for electric motor ratings, vehicle power in most of the world, and household electrical capacity. One kilowatt is about 1.34 horsepower, and a typical electric car motor produces 100 to 200 kW.
Worked through with real numbers: 1 kW is 1.341 hp, 100 kW is 134.102 hp, 1000 kW is 1341.022 hp.
As for the other side of the conversion: one horsepower is about 746 watts, and a typical family car engine produces 120 to 200 hp.
Power is a rate โ energy per unit time โ not an amount of energy. A kilowatt describes how fast energy is used; a kilowatt-hour describes how much was used. Confusing the two is the most common error in reading an electricity bill.
How to use Kilowatts to Horsepower
- Enter the number of kilowatts you want to convert.
- The equivalent in horsepower appears instantly โ there is no button to press.
- Check the reference table for common Kilowatts to Horsepower values.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert kilowatts to horsepower?
Multiply your kilowatts figure by 1.341022089 to get horsepower โ or type a value above and read the answer straight off.
How many horsepower are in one kilowatt?
1 kW = 1.341022089 hp.
When would I need to convert kilowatts to horsepower?
The conversion for comparing a metric-specified motor or vehicle against the horsepower figures used in US and marketing contexts.
What is a kilowatt, exactly?
The kilowatt is 1,000 watts, a practical scale for machinery and vehicles where watt figures would be unwieldy. One kilowatt is about 1.34 horsepower, and a typical electric car motor produces 100 to 200 kW.
Where is the horsepower actually used?
It remains the standard for engine output in the United States and in automotive marketing worldwide, alongside kilowatts. One horsepower is about 746 watts, and a typical family car engine produces 120 to 200 hp.
Is there anything tricky about power conversions?
Power is a rate โ energy per unit time โ not an amount of energy. A kilowatt describes how fast energy is used; a kilowatt-hour describes how much was used. Confusing the two is the most common error in reading an electricity bill.
Is this converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the exact standard factor of 1 kW = 1.341022089 hp, and the conversion runs in your browser so nothing is uploaded.