Kilowatts to Horsepower Converter (kW to hp)

Convert between Kilowatts (kW) and Horsepower (hp). Free online power converter with formulas and conversion tables.

Convert Kilowatts to Horsepower

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About Kilowatts and Horsepower

Kilowatts (kW)

A kilowatt (kW) equals 1000 watts, commonly used for measuring electrical power.

Horsepower (hp)

Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power equal to 745.7 watts, traditionally used for engines.

How to Convert Kilowatts to Horsepower

Formula

Horsepower = Kilowatts × 1.341

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Enter your Kilowatts value in the calculator above
The calculator will automatically convert to Horsepower
View the result and other equivalent units below the calculator

Common kW to hp Conversions

1 kW

Convert 1 Kilowatts to Horsepower

10 kW

Convert 10 Kilowatts to Horsepower

100 kW

Convert 100 Kilowatts to Horsepower

1000 kW

Convert 1000 Kilowatts to Horsepower

5000 kW

Convert 5000 Kilowatts to Horsepower

10000 kW

Convert 10000 Kilowatts to Horsepower

Applications and Uses

Automotive and Engineering

Converting between watts and horsepower is common in automotive engineering for comparing engine power outputs.

Industrial Equipment

Many industrial machines specify power in both electrical (watts) and mechanical (horsepower) units.

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Other Horsepower Conversions

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