The short answer
- 1 kW ≈ 1.341022 hp
- 1 hp ≈ 0.7456999 kW
Worked example100 kW × 1.34102209 = 134.1022 hp
UNIT CONVERSION
← Power converterKilowatts to horsepower
To convert kilowatts to horsepower, multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.34102209.
What the units mean
Kilowatt. The kilowatt is 1,000 watts. The watt is the SI unit of power, one joule per second.
Horsepower. Mechanical horsepower is 550 foot-pounds per second, about 745.7 watts. Metric horsepower (PS) is slightly smaller, about 735.5 watts.
Kilowatts to horsepower table
| Kilowatts (kW) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.341022 |
| 5 | 6.70511 |
| 10 | 13.41022 |
| 25 | 33.52555 |
| 50 | 67.0511 |
| 55 | 73.75621 |
| 66 | 88.50746 |
| 75 | 100.5767 |
| 85 | 113.9869 |
| 90 | 120.692 |
| 100 | 134.1022 |
| 110 | 147.5124 |
| 125 | 167.6278 |
| 150 | 201.1533 |
| 200 | 268.2044 |
| 250 | 335.2555 |
| 300 | 402.3066 |
| 500 | 670.511 |
Values are rounded to 7 significant figures.
Common questions
How do I convert kilowatts to horsepower?
Multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.34102209. For example, 100 kW × 1.34102209 = 134.1022 hp.
How many horsepower are in one kilowatt?
One kilowatt is about 1.341022 horsepower.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units have exact legal definitions, so the factor is exact. Values on this page are rounded to 7 significant figures.