Kilowatt to Horsepower Converter
Convert kilowatts to horsepower with this free power converter. The exact relationship used on this page is 1 kilowatt = 1.3410220896 horsepower. Type any number — the result updates instantly, works on phones and desktops, and is ready to copy into homework, a spec sheet, or a shopping list.
Formula: Horsepower = Kilowatt × 1.3410220896
How to convert kilowatts to horsepower
- Enter the value in kilowatts in the converter.
- Read the equivalent amount in horsepower.
- Use the swap link if you need horsepower to kilowatt instead.
- Check the table for common values without typing.
Worked examples
- 1 kW = 1.34102209 hp
- 5 kW = 6.705110448 hp
- 10 kW = 13.4102209 hp
- 25 kW = 33.52555224 hp
Conversion table
Common kilowatts values converted to horsepower.
| kW | hp |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.34102209 |
| 2 | 2.682044179 |
| 3 | 4.023066269 |
| 4 | 5.364088358 |
| 5 | 6.705110448 |
| 6 | 8.046132538 |
| 7 | 9.387154627 |
| 8 | 10.72817672 |
| 9 | 12.06919881 |
| 10 | 13.4102209 |
| 20 | 26.82044179 |
| 50 | 67.05110448 |
| 100 | 134.102209 |
| 250 | 335.2555224 |
| 500 | 670.5110448 |
| 1,000 | 1,341.02209 |
About this conversion
Kilowatt (kW) and Horsepower (hp) are both power units. Power is energy per time. Bookmark this URL when you convert kilowatts to horsepower often, then explore related pairs in the same category if you need a different target unit.
Need the other direction? Open the horsepower to kilowatt converter.
FAQ
How many horsepower are in 1 kilowatt?+
1 kilowatt equals 1.3410220896 horsepower.
What is the formula to convert kilowatts to horsepower?+
Horsepower = Kilowatt × 1.3410220896
How do I convert kilowatts to horsepower by hand?+
Multiply the kilowatt value by 1.3410220896. Example: 10 kilowatts × 1.3410220896 = 13.410220896 horsepower.
Is this kW to hp converter accurate?+
Yes. Linear conversions use internationally agreed factors relative to SI. Temperature and inverse fuel units use the standard offset or reciprocal formulas, not a guessed scale factor.