Kilowatts to Horsepower Converter
Type a value in kilowatts to see it in horsepower. It works both ways: type in the horsepower box to convert back.
Formula
To convert kilowatts to horsepower, multiply by 1.34102209.
1 kW = 1.3410220896 hp and 1 hp = 0.745699871582 kW.
Kilowatts to horsepower table
| Kilowatts | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.341022 hp |
| 5 kW | 6.70511 hp |
| 10 kW | 13.41022 hp |
| 50 kW | 67.0511 hp |
| 75 kW | 100.5767 hp |
| 100 kW | 134.1022 hp |
| 150 kW | 201.1533 hp |
| 200 kW | 268.2044 hp |
| 300 kW | 402.3066 hp |
Worked examples
5 kW in horsepower
5 kW
6.70511 hp
5 × 1.34102209 = 6.705110448
75 kW in horsepower
75 kW
100.5767 hp
75 × 1.34102209 = 100.5766567
200 kW in horsepower
200 kW
268.2044 hp
200 × 1.34102209 = 268.2044179
About Kilowatts to Horsepower Converter
This converter turns kilowatts into horsepower as you type, and works the other way too: type in the horsepower box to convert back. To convert kilowatts to horsepower, multiply by 1.34102209. For example, 5 kW is 6.70511 hp, and 75 kW is 100.5767 hp.
Power is a rate of using energy. Car engines are quoted in horsepower or kilowatts, and appliances in watts, so converting between them helps compare specifications. Both units have exact definitions, so the converter gives an exact result, rounded only for display. Use the table below for common values, or set the decimal places to round the answer for a form or a label.
How to use Kilowatts to Horsepower Converter
- Type the amount in kilowatts in the first box.
- Read the answer in horsepower in the second box and in the result line below.
- To convert the other way, type in the horsepower box instead, or use the swap button to open the horsepower to kilowatts page.
- Choose a number of decimal places if you need a rounded figure, then copy the result line.
Common uses
- Comparing car or motorbike engine figures
- Sizing a generator or an inverter
- Comparing electric motors and tools
- Engineering homework
Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower are in one kilowatt?
There are 1.34102209 horsepower in one kilowatt. This figure is exact, because both units have fixed definitions.
How do I convert kilowatts to horsepower?
To convert kilowatts to horsepower, multiply by 1.34102209. For example, 200 kW is 268.2044 hp.
How do I convert horsepower to kilowatts?
Going the other way, divide by 1.34102209 (the same as multiplying by 0.7456998716). The horsepower to kilowatts converter does this for you.
What is 100 kW in horsepower?
100 kW is 134.1022 hp.
Is horsepower the same in every country?
Not quite. Mechanical horsepower used in the UK and the US is about 745.7 watts, while metric horsepower (PS or CV) used by many European makers is about 735.5 watts, around 1.4% smaller.