How many horsepower are in 1 kilowatt?

1 kilowatt (kW) = 1.34102209 hp.

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Yes. It is completely free, with no account and no usage limits.

How accurate are the results?

All conversion factors come from international standards (SI, NIST) and exact legal definitions. Results are calculated with 10 significant digits.

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This free converter switches instantly between all common and professional units in this category. Results update as you type, work on any device and need no account.

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Watt, Milliwatt, Kilowatt, Megawatt, Gigawatt, Horsepower (mechanical), Metric horsepower, Electrical horsepower, BTU per hour, Kilocalorie per hour, Foot-pound-force per second, Ton of refrigeration.

Most used conversions

Value	Result
1 Kilowatt (kW)	1.34102 hp
1 Horsepower (mechanical) (hp)	0.7457 kW
1 Watt (W)	3.41214 BTU/h
1 Kilowatt (kW)	1.35962 PS
1 BTU per hour (BTU/h)	0.293071 W
1 Ton of refrigeration (TR)	3.51685 kW
1 Megawatt (MW)	1,000 kW

How the conversion works

Every value is first converted to the base unit Watt (W) and then to the target unit. All factors come from international standards (SI, NIST); results are shown with 10 significant digits.

Frequently asked questions

How many horsepower are in 1 kilowatt?: 1 kilowatt (kW) = 1.34102209 hp.
Is this converter free?: Yes. It is completely free, with no account and no usage limits.
How accurate are the results?: All conversion factors come from international standards (SI, NIST) and exact legal definitions. Results are calculated with 10 significant digits.
Does it work on my phone?: Yes. The site is optimized for phones, tablets and desktops and also works offline once loaded.

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