Convert Kilowatts to Horsepower
1 kilowatt = 1.341022 horsepower. Type any value below to convert in either direction — the calculation happens in your browser.
Kilowatts to Horsepower formula
Multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.341022 to get horsepower.
horsepower = kilowatts × 1.341022To go the other way: divide the number of horsepower by 1.341022, or multiply by 0.7456999.
kilowatts = horsepower ÷ 1.341022Kilowatts to Horsepower conversion table
| Kilowatts | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.341022 hp |
| 2 kW | 2.682044 hp |
| 3 kW | 4.023066 hp |
| 4 kW | 5.364088 hp |
| 5 kW | 6.70511 hp |
| 6 kW | 8.046133 hp |
| 7 kW | 9.387155 hp |
| 8 kW | 10.728177 hp |
| 9 kW | 12.069199 hp |
| 10 kW | 13.410221 hp |
| 15 kW | 20.115331 hp |
| 20 kW | 26.820442 hp |
| 25 kW | 33.525552 hp |
| 30 kW | 40.230663 hp |
| 40 kW | 53.640884 hp |
| 50 kW | 67.051104 hp |
| 75 kW | 100.576657 hp |
| 100 kW | 134.102209 hp |
| 250 kW | 335.255522 hp |
| 500 kW | 670.511045 hp |
| 1,000 kW | 1,341.022 hp |
Horsepower to Kilowatts conversion table
| Horsepower | Kilowatts |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 0.7456999 kW |
| 2 hp | 1.4914 kW |
| 3 hp | 2.2371 kW |
| 4 hp | 2.982799 kW |
| 5 hp | 3.728499 kW |
| 6 hp | 4.474199 kW |
| 7 hp | 5.219899 kW |
| 8 hp | 5.965599 kW |
| 9 hp | 6.711299 kW |
| 10 hp | 7.456999 kW |
About the kilowatt
A kilowatt is 1,000 watts, the unit for appliance ratings and electric-vehicle motors.
About the horsepower
Mechanical horsepower is about 745.7 watts, still the standard rating for car engines in several markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower are in a kilowatt?
There are 1.341022 horsepower in one kilowatt.
How many kilowatts are in a horsepower?
There are 0.7456999 kilowatts in one horsepower.
Is this conversion exact?
The ratio between the kilowatt and the horsepower is fixed by definition, so the conversion is exact — the figures shown here are rounded for readability only.
What is 10 kilowatts in horsepower?
10 kilowatts equals 13.410221 horsepower.