Kilowatts to Horsepower Converter
Convert kilowatts (kW) to horsepower (hp) instantly. Type a value above and the result updates while you type. 1 kilowatt equals 1.34102 horsepower.
Result updates as you type. Values are calculated locally in your browser — nothing is sent to a server.
The formula
1 kilowatt = 1.34102 horsepower
Multiply the kilowatts value by 1.34102 to get horsepower. Or divide by 0.7457 to go the other way.
Kilowatts to horsepower conversion table
| kW | hp |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.34102 |
| 2 | 2.68204 |
| 3 | 4.02307 |
| 4 | 5.36409 |
| 5 | 6.70511 |
| 6 | 8.04613 |
| 7 | 9.38715 |
| 8 | 10.7282 |
| 9 | 12.0692 |
| 10 | 13.4102 |
| 15 | 20.1153 |
| 20 | 26.8204 |
| 25 | 33.5256 |
| 50 | 67.0511 |
| 75 | 100.577 |
| 100 | 134.102 |
Worked examples
- 5 kW × 1.34102 = 6.70511 hp
- 30 kW × 1.34102 = 40.2307 hp
- 165 kW × 1.34102 = 221.269 hp
Conversion factors follow the exact international definitions (SI/BIPM; imperial units per the 1959 International Yard and Pound Agreement, maintained by NIST). NIST unit conversion reference
Factors last verified August 2026 · Built by Jeffrey Tepper.
Looking for the other direction?
Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower are in 1 kilowatt?
1 kilowatt equals 1.34102 horsepower (kW → hp).
How do you convert kilowatts to horsepower?
Multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.34102. For example: 10 kW × 1.34102 = 13.4102 hp.
What is 50 kW in hp?
50 kW equals 67.0511 hp.
Which is bigger: 1 kilowatt or 1 horsepower?
1 kilowatt is bigger: it equals 1.34102 horsepower.