Convert kW to hp
1 kilowatt equals 1.34102 horsepower. To convert kilowatts to horsepower, multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.34102: for example, 10 kW is 13.4102 hp. Ethical Tube's free kW to hp converter does the math as you type, and the chart below lists common values.
1 kW = 1.34102 hp
- 1 kW
- 1.34102 hp
- 1 hp
- 0.7457 kW
- Formula
- hp = kW × 1.34102
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Conversion chart
kW to hp chart
| Kilowatts (kW) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.34102 hp |
| 2 kW | 2.68204 hp |
| 3 kW | 4.02307 hp |
| 4 kW | 5.36409 hp |
| 5 kW | 6.70511 hp |
| 6 kW | 8.04613 hp |
| 8 kW | 10.7282 hp |
| 10 kW | 13.4102 hp |
| 12 kW | 16.0923 hp |
| 15 kW | 20.1153 hp |
| 20 kW | 26.8204 hp |
| 25 kW | 33.5256 hp |
| 50 kW | 67.0511 hp |
| 100 kW | 134.102 hp |
How it works
How to convert kW to hp
Know the formula
hp = kW × 1.34102. In words: multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.34102.
Work an example
10 kW → 13.4102 hp. Round to two or three decimal places for everyday use.
Or type it in
Enter any value in the converter above and the answer appears instantly, in both directions.
Good to know
About power units
- This converter uses mechanical horsepower (745.7 watts), common for engines in the US and UK. Metric horsepower (PS) is slightly smaller, 735.5 watts.
- Air conditioner ratings in BTU are BTU per hour. A 12,000 BTU unit (one ton of cooling) uses about 3.5 kW of cooling power.
FAQ
Questions, answered
How many horsepower are in a kilowatt?
There are 1.34102 horsepower in 1 kilowatt. To convert kilowatts to horsepower, multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.34102.
What is 10 kW in hp?
10 kilowatts is 13.4102 horsepower.
How do you convert hp back to kW?
Multiply the number of horsepower by 0.7457. 1 horsepower is 0.7457 kilowatts.
Is this kW to hp converter free?
Yes. It's free and works in any browser, even offline once the page has loaded. The answer updates as you type, and nothing you enter is sent anywhere.
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