kW to HP (Kilowatts to Horsepower) Converter
1 kilowatt = 1.34102 mechanical horsepower. Used to compare electric and combustion engine power.
Formula:1 kW = 1.34102 hp
Quick conversion table — Kilowatt to Horsepower (mech)
0.5 kW0.670511 hp
1 kW1.3410219 hp
2 kW2.6820437 hp
5 kW6.7051093 hp
10 kW13.410219 hp
20 kW26.820437 hp
50 kW67.051093 hp
100 kW134.10219 hp
500 kW670.51093 hp
1,000 kW1,341.021859 hp
How to convert kw to hp
To convert kw to hp, use the formula: 1 kW = 1.34102 hp. Simply enter the value you want to convert in the field above and the result appears instantly. You can also type in the result field to reverse the conversion.
All conversions use precise mathematical constants validated against international SI standards (NIST and ISO 80000). Results are accurate to 8 significant figures.
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