Convert kW to hp

kilowatts to horsepower. Enter a value to convert, or use the kW to hp chart further down the page.

1 kW = 1.34102 hp

1 kilowatt equals 1.34102 horsepower. Going the other way, 1 horsepower = 0.7457 kilowatts.

How to convert kW to hp

To convert kilowatts to horsepower, multiply the kilowatt value by 1.34102209. You can also divide by 0.7456998716 to get the same answer.

hp = kW × 1.34102209

Convert 15 kW to horsepower:

15 kW = 20.1153 hp

Use this kW to hp table for quick reference without typing anything.

A kilowatt is 1,000 watts. Electric motors, kettles, EV chargers and car engines outside the US are all rated in kilowatts.

Mechanical horsepower is defined as 550 foot-pounds per second, about 745.7 watts. It is the standard unit for engine output in the US and UK.

How many hp are in a kilowatt?

1 kW equals 1.34102 hp. Going the other way, 1 hp is 0.7457 kW.

How do you convert kW to hp?

To convert kilowatts to horsepower, multiply the kilowatt value by 1.34102209. You can also divide by 0.7456998716 to get the same answer.

What is 10 kW in hp?

10 kW equals 13.4102 hp. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.