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KW to HP Converter (Kilowatts to Horsepower)

1 kilowatt = 1.34102209 horsepower. To convert kW to hp, multiply by 1.34102209.

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100 kW = 134.102 hp

1 kW
1.341 hp
1 hp
0.7457 kW
10 kW
13.4102 hp
100 kW
134.1022 hp

How to convert kW to HP

1 kilowatt equals 1.34102209 horsepower, so the conversion is a single multiplication.

hp = kW × 1.34102209

Example: 150 kW × 1.34102209 = 201.153 hp.

About the kilowatt and the horsepower

Kilowatt (kW)

A kilowatt is 1,000 watts. Electric motors and EV power are rated in kW.

Horsepower (hp)

Mechanical horsepower is about 745.7 watts. James Watt introduced the unit to compare steam engines with horses.

1 kilowatt in every power unit

Horsepower1.341 hp
Watts1,000 W
Metric Horsepower1.36 PS
Btu per Hour3,412.142 Btu/h
Megawatts0.001 MW
Gigawatts0.000001 GW
Milliwatts1,000,000 mW
Tons of Refrigeration0.2843 TR
Kilocalories per Hour859.845 kcal/h
Foot-Pounds per Second737.562 ft·lbf/s
HP to kWReverse conversionWatts to HP1 W = 0.001341 hpHP to Watts1 hp = 745.6999 W

kW to HP FAQ

How many horsepower are in a kilowatt?

1 kilowatt = 1.34102209 horsepower.

How many kilowatts are in a horsepower?

1 horsepower = 0.7456998716 kilowatts.

How do I convert kW to hp?

Use hp = kW × 1.34102209. For example, 10 kW = 13.41 hp.

Can I print this kW to HP chart?

Yes. Use "Print / Save PDF" next to the converter for a one-page chart, or "Download CSV" to open it in Excel or Google Sheets.