Convert kilowatts to horsepower
Kilowatt (kW) to horsepower (hp). One kilowatt equals 1.341 horsepower.
Formula
Kilowatt to horsepower conversion table
| Kilowatts | Horsepower | Horsepower | Kilowatts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.341 hp | 1 hp | 0.7457 kW |
| 2 kW | 2.682 hp | 2 hp | 1.4914 kW |
| 3 kW | 4.0231 hp | 3 hp | 2.2371 kW |
| 5 kW | 6.7051 hp | 5 hp | 3.7285 kW |
| 10 kW | 13.4102 hp | 10 hp | 7.457 kW |
| 20 kW | 26.8204 hp | 20 hp | 14.914 kW |
| 50 kW | 67.0511 hp | 50 hp | 37.285 kW |
| 100 kW | 134.1 hp | 100 hp | 74.57 kW |
| 500 kW | 670.51 hp | 500 hp | 372.85 kW |
| 1000 kW | 1341.02 hp | 1000 hp | 745.7 kW |
To convert kilowatts to horsepower, multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.341. One kilowatt equals 1.341 horsepower, and one horsepower equals 0.7457 kilowatts, so the relationship is fixed and exact. As a worked example, 10 kW comes to 13.4102 hp. Enter your own figure in the converter above to get an instant answer, or use the swap button to flip the direction. This is a power conversion, and like every tool on UnitGlide it runs locally in your browser with no account or upload required. The table further down shows a range of common kilowatt values already worked out in horsepower, plus the reverse horsepower to kilowatt direction, which is handy for quick reference or double-checking a result by hand.
Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower are in a kilowatt?
One kilowatt equals 1.341 horsepower. The ratio is constant, so you can multiply any number of kilowatts by 1.341 to get horsepower.
What is the formula to convert kilowatts to horsepower?
Use horsepower = kilowatts × 1.341. UnitGlide applies this exact formula for every value, so results stay accurate across the whole range.
How do I convert horsepower back to kilowatts?
Go the other way by using one horsepower equals 0.7457 kilowatts. You can also press the swap button in the converter above to flip the direction in one click.
Is this kilowatt to horsepower converter accurate?
Yes. It uses internationally defined SI conversion factors, as maintained by the BIPM, and all math runs in your browser so nothing is rounded away on a server. For everyday use the displayed precision is more than enough.