Convert Kilowatts to Horsepower

Convert kilowatts (kW) to horsepower (hp) with our free online converter. Includes formula, conversion table, and common examples.

From

kW

Kilowatts

To

hp

Horsepower

How It Works

Multiply the kilowatt value by 1.34102

Example: 1 kW = 1.341 hp

Kilowatts to Horsepower Table

Kilowatts (kW)	Horsepower (hp)
1 kW	1.341 hp
2 kW	2.682 hp
3 kW	4.0231 hp
4 kW	5.3641 hp
5 kW	6.7051 hp
6 kW	8.0461 hp
7 kW	9.3871 hp
8 kW	10.7282 hp
9 kW	12.0692 hp
10 kW	13.4102 hp
12 kW	16.0922 hp
15 kW	20.1153 hp
20 kW	26.8204 hp
25 kW	33.5255 hp
30 kW	40.2306 hp

Did You Know?

One kilowatt equals about 1.341 horsepower.
Electric vehicle power is often listed in kW in Europe and hp in the US — a 150 kW motor is about 201 hp.

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