Power Converter
Power is the rate at which energy is transferred or used. The SI unit is the watt, one joule per second. Engine output is often quoted in horsepower: mechanical horsepower is about 745.7 W, while metric horsepower (PS) is slightly smaller at about 735.5 W.
1 Kilowatt = 1.34102209 Horsepower
How to convert Kilowatt to Horsepower
One Kilowatt equals 1.34102209 Horsepower, so multiply any value in kW by 1.34102209 to get hp. To convert back, divide by 1.34102209 — or multiply by 0.7456998716.
hp = kW × 1.34102209
Example: 25 kW × 1.34102209 = 33.52555224 hp.
Kilowatt to Horsepower table
| Kilowatt (kW) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.34102209 |
| 2 | 2.682044179 |
| 3 | 4.023066269 |
| 4 | 5.364088358 |
| 5 | 6.705110448 |
| 10 | 13.4102209 |
| 15 | 20.11533134 |
| 20 | 26.82044179 |
| 25 | 33.52555224 |
| 50 | 67.05110448 |
| 75 | 100.5766567 |
| 100 | 134.102209 |
| 250 | 335.2555224 |
| 500 | 670.5110448 |
| 1,000 | 1,341.02209 |
Horsepower to Kilowatt table
| Horsepower (hp) | Kilowatt (kW) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.7456998716 |
| 2 | 1.491399743 |
| 3 | 2.237099615 |
| 4 | 2.982799486 |
| 5 | 3.728499358 |
| 10 | 7.456998716 |
| 15 | 11.18549807 |
| 20 | 14.91399743 |
| 25 | 18.64249679 |
| 50 | 37.28499358 |
| 75 | 55.92749037 |
| 100 | 74.56998716 |
| 250 | 186.4249679 |
| 500 | 372.8499358 |
| 1,000 | 745.6998716 |
Power units at a glance
All 7 units this converter supports, each expressed in Watt (W) and the other way round.
| Unit | Symbol | 1 unit in W | 1 W in unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watt | W | 1 | 1 |
| Kilowatt | kW | 1,000 | 0.001 |
| Megawatt | MW | 1,000,000 | 0.000001 |
| Horsepower | hp | 745.6998716 | 0.00134102209 |
| Metric HP | PS | 735.49875 | 0.001359621617 |
| BTU/hour | BTU/h | 0.2930710702 | 3.412141633 |
| Foot-pound/s | ft·lbf/s | 1.355817948 | 0.7375621493 |
Popular conversions
Where power conversions are used
Rating electrical appliances, engines and motors, power generation, and heating and cooling capacity in BTU per hour.
Frequently asked questions
What is 1 Kilowatt in Horsepower?
1 Kilowatt (kW) is 1.34102209 Horsepower (hp).
What is 1 Horsepower in Kilowatt?
1 Horsepower (hp) is 0.7456998716 Kilowatt (kW).
How do I convert Kilowatt to Horsepower?
Multiply the value in Kilowatt by 1.34102209. For example, 5 kW × 1.34102209 = 6.705110448 hp. To go the other way, divide by 1.34102209.
How many units does the power converter support?
It converts between 7 units: Watt, Kilowatt, Megawatt, Horsepower, Metric HP, BTU/hour, Foot-pound/s.
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