Kilowatts to Horsepower Conversion Chart
Quick Answer
1 kW = 1.34102 hp
Formula: Horsepower = Kilowatt x 1.34102
Quick values
What is horsepower and kilowatts?
Horsepower and kilowatts both measure power, the rate of doing work. Mechanical (imperial) horsepower is 745.69987 watts; a kilowatt is 1,000 watts.
FormulakW = hp × 0.74569987
Key conversions
- 1 hp = 0.74569987 kW (mechanical horsepower)
- 1 kW = 1.341022 hp
- Metric horsepower (PS) is 735.49875 W, slightly smaller than mechanical hp
- Use watts or kilowatts in SI calculations; hp remains common on nameplates
Standards, method, and review
Values are calculated from the shared conversion-factor library. Exact defined relationships are preserved; displayed results are rounded only for readability.
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Kilowatts to Horsepower Conversion Table
| Kilowatt (kW) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 0.75 kW | 1.00577 hp |
| 1 kW | 1.34102 hp |
| 1.5 kW | 2.01153 hp |
| 2 kW | 2.68204 hp |
| 3 kW | 4.02307 hp |
| 5 kW | 6.70511 hp |
| 7.5 kW | 10.0577 hp |
| 10 kW | 13.4102 hp |
| 15 kW | 20.1153 hp |
| 20 kW | 26.8204 hp |
| 25 kW | 33.5256 hp |
| 30 kW | 40.2307 hp |
| 40 kW | 53.6409 hp |
| 50 kW | 67.0511 hp |
| 75 kW | 100.577 hp |
| 100 kW | 134.102 hp |
| 150 kW | 201.153 hp |
| 200 kW | 268.204 hp |
| 250 kW | 335.256 hp |
| 300 kW | 402.307 hp |
Values are calculated from the shared conversion-factor library. Exact defined relationships are preserved; displayed results are rounded only for readability.
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Kilowatts to Horsepower Conversion Chart FAQs
Common questions about the kilowatts to horsepower conversion chart.
How do you convert kilowatt to horsepower?
Multiply the number of kilowatt by 1.34102. For example, 1 kW = 1.34102 hp. The chart above lists the most common values.
What is 1 kW in horsepower?
1 kW equals 1.34102 hp. See the full reference table above for more values, or download the printable PDF.
Can I download this chart as a PDF, CSV, or JSON?
Yes. Use the "Download Conversion Chart (PDF)" button for a printable version, or grab the machine-readable CSV/JSON conversion-factor dataset linked on this page.