Kilowatts to horsepower (mechanical) converter
Horsepower (mechanical) (hp)
1 kilowatt = 1.34102209 horsepower (mechanical)
How to convert kilowatts to horsepower (mechanical)
hp = kW × 1.3410220896
Multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.3410220896 to get horsepower (mechanical). Going the other way, divide by 1.3410220896 (or multiply by 0.745699871582).
One kilowatt is exactly defined as 1.3410220896 horsepower (mechanical) (to 12 significant figures), and one horsepower (mechanical) is 0.745699871582 kilowatts.
Worked examples
- Convert 5 kilowatts: 5 × 1.3410220896 = 6.705110448 6.705110448 horsepower (mechanical).
- Convert 12.5 kilowatts: 12.5 × 1.3410220896 = 16.76277612 16.76277612 horsepower (mechanical).
- Convert 250 kilowatts: 250 × 1.3410220896 = 335.2555224 335.2555224 horsepower (mechanical).
Quick-reference table
| kW | hp |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.34102209 |
| 2 | 2.682044179 |
| 3 | 4.023066269 |
| 5 | 6.705110448 |
| 10 | 13.4102209 |
| 15 | 20.11533134 |
| 20 | 26.82044179 |
| 25 | 33.52555224 |
| 50 | 67.05110448 |
| 75 | 100.5766567 |
| 100 | 134.102209 |
| 1,000 | 1,341.02209 |
| hp | kW |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.7456998716 |
| 2 | 1.491399743 |
| 3 | 2.237099615 |
| 5 | 3.728499358 |
| 10 | 7.456998716 |
| 15 | 11.18549807 |
| 20 | 14.91399743 |
| 25 | 18.64249679 |
| 50 | 37.28499358 |
| 75 | 55.92749037 |
| 100 | 74.56998716 |
| 1,000 | 745.6998716 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower (mechanical) are in 1 kilowatt?
1 kilowatt equals 1.34102209 horsepower (mechanical).
What is the formula to convert kilowatts to horsepower (mechanical)?
Use hp = kW × 1.3410220896. Multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.3410220896 to get horsepower (mechanical). Going the other way, divide by 1.3410220896 (or multiply by 0.745699871582).
What is 100 kilowatts in horsepower (mechanical)?
100 kilowatts is 134.102209 horsepower (mechanical).