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Convert kW to hp
Convert kilowatt (kW) to horsepower (mechanical) (hp) instantly. Free, no signup, nothing is uploaded — everything runs in your browser.
Kilowatt (kW)
To
1.3410220896
Horsepower (mechanical) (hp)
Kilowatt to Horsepower (mechanical) conversion table
| Kilowatt [kW] | Horsepower (mechanical) [hp] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.01341022 |
| 0.1 | 0.13410221 |
| 1 | 1.34102209 |
| 2 | 2.68204418 |
| 3 | 4.02306627 |
| 5 | 6.70511045 |
| 10 | 13.4102209 |
| 20 | 26.82044179 |
| 50 | 67.05110448 |
| 100 | 134.10220896 |
| 1,000 | 1,341.02208959 |
How to convert kilowatt to horsepower (mechanical)
hp = kW × 1.34102
Example: 100 kW = 100 × 1.34102 = 134.102 hp
To convert back (horsepower (mechanical) to kilowatt): kW = hp ÷ 1.34102
What is a kilowatt?
A kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts.
What is a horsepower (mechanical)?
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power originally defined as 550 foot-pounds per second. The standard unit for engine power in the US.