How to use Kilowatts to Horsepower
Type a value in kilowatts and the horsepower figure appears straight away. The conversion table further down lists common values.
The formula
hp = kW ÷ 0.745699872
Examples
- 1 kilowatts to horsepower
1.34102209 hp
- 10 kilowatts to horsepower
13.4102209 hp
- 250 kilowatts to horsepower
335.2555224 hp
Kilowatts to Horsepower conversion table
| Kilowatts | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.341 hp |
| 2 | 2.682 hp |
| 3 | 4.0231 hp |
| 4 | 5.3641 hp |
| 5 | 6.7051 hp |
| 6 | 8.0461 hp |
| 7 | 9.3872 hp |
| 8 | 10.7282 hp |
| 9 | 12.0692 hp |
| 10 | 13.4102 hp |
| 15 | 20.1153 hp |
| 20 | 26.8204 hp |
| 25 | 33.5256 hp |
| 30 | 40.2307 hp |
| 40 | 53.6409 hp |
| 50 | 67.0511 hp |
| 75 | 100.5767 hp |
| 100 | 134.1022 hp |
| 250 | 335.2555 hp |
| 500 | 670.511 hp |
| 1,000 | 1,341.0221 hp |
Limitations and assumptions
Uses the stated standard definitions. Mechanical (imperial) horsepower. Metric horsepower (PS) is 0.7355 kW.
Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower are in one kilowatt?
One kilowatt equals 1.34102209 hp. The formula is hp = kW ÷ 0.745699872.
How do I convert kilowatts to horsepower?
Use hp = kW ÷ 0.745699872. For example, 10 kilowatts gives 13.4102209 hp. Enter your own value above and the converter does the arithmetic for you.
How do I convert horsepower back to kilowatts?
Use the Horsepower to Kilowatts converter, or invert the factor by dividing instead of multiplying.
Is this conversion exact?
Energy and power units mix SI and traditional definitions, so check whether a "calorie" means a small calorie or a food Calorie (kilocalorie).