Kilowatts to Horsepower Converter (kW to hp)
Type a value in kilowatts to see it in horsepower instantly.
1 kilowatt (kW) = 1.34102209 horsepower (hp)
1 horsepower (hp) = 0.745699872 kilowatts (kW)
How to convert kilowatts to horsepower
Multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.34102209.
hp = kW × 1.34102209
Example: 100 kW × 1.34102209 = 134.102 hp
EU vehicle documents list engine power in kW. To get metric horsepower (PS) instead, multiply kW by 1.35962.
kW to hp conversion table
| Kilowatts (kW) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.34102 hp |
| 5 kW | 6.70511 hp |
| 10 kW | 13.4102 hp |
| 25 kW | 33.5256 hp |
| 50 kW | 67.0511 hp |
| 75 kW | 100.577 hp |
| 100 kW | 134.102 hp |
| 110 kW | 147.512 hp |
| 150 kW | 201.153 hp |
| 200 kW | 268.204 hp |
| 250 kW | 335.256 hp |
| 300 kW | 402.307 hp |
| 400 kW | 536.409 hp |
| 500 kW | 670.511 hp |
| 1,000 kW | 1,341.02 hp |
About the units
Kilowatt (kW)
A kilowatt is 1,000 watts. EU vehicle registration documents, electric motors and home appliances are rated in kilowatts.
Horsepower (hp)
Mechanical (imperial) horsepower is 550 foot-pounds per second, about 745.7 watts. Metric horsepower (PS, CV) is slightly smaller at 735.5 W.
Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower are in 1 kilowatt?
1 kilowatt equals 1.34102209 horsepower.
How do I convert kilowatts to horsepower?
Multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.34102209. For example, 100 kW × 1.34102209 = 134.102 hp.
How many kilowatts are in 1 horsepower?
1 horsepower equals 0.745699872 kilowatts.
How many hp is 100 kW?
100 kW is 134.1 mechanical horsepower, or 136 PS (metric horsepower).
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