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Kilowatts to Horsepower Converter

kW → hp: type a value and the result appears instantly.

1 kW = 1.34102209 hp
1 hp = 0.7456998716 kW
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How to convert kilowatts to horsepower

Use this formula:

hp = kW × 1.34102209

Examples

kW to hp conversion chart

kilowatts (kW)horsepower (hp)
0.1 kW0.134102 hp
0.25 kW0.335256 hp
0.5 kW0.670511 hp
1 kW1.34102 hp
2 kW2.68204 hp
3 kW4.02307 hp
4 kW5.36409 hp
5 kW6.70511 hp
6 kW8.04613 hp
7 kW9.38715 hp
8 kW10.7282 hp
9 kW12.0692 hp
10 kW13.4102 hp
12 kW16.0923 hp
15 kW20.1153 hp
20 kW26.8204 hp
25 kW33.5256 hp
30 kW40.2307 hp
40 kW53.6409 hp
50 kW67.0511 hp
60 kW80.4613 hp
70 kW93.8715 hp
75 kW100.577 hp
80 kW107.282 hp
90 kW120.692 hp
100 kW134.102 hp
150 kW201.153 hp
200 kW268.204 hp
250 kW335.256 hp
500 kW670.511 hp
1,000 kW1,341.02 hp

About the units

Kilowatt (kW) is a metric (SI) unit. 1 kW = 1,000 W.

Horsepower (mechanical) (hp) is a US customary / imperial unit. 1 hp = 745.6998716 W.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert kilowatts to horsepower?
Multiply the value in kW by 1.34102209.
How many horsepower are in 1 kilowatt?
1 kW = 1.34102209 hp.
What is 12 kW in hp?
12 kW = 16.0923 hp.
How do I convert horsepower to kilowatts?
Use the reverse converter: hp → kW.

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Sources: NIST SP 811 · BIPM SI Brochure · NIST Handbook 44. Last reviewed: 2026-10 · FreeUnitConverters