Kilowatts to Horsepower Converter
Convert kilowatts to horsepower instantly. 1 kW = 1.341 hp. Free two-way converter with the formula and a quick reference table.
How to convert kilowatts to horsepower
horsepower = kilowatts × 1.341
One kilowatt equals 1.341 horsepower, so to convert kilowatts to horsepower you multiply by 1.341. Going the other way, one horsepower is 0.7457 kilowatts. Both units measure power, so the conversion is an exact ratio that never changes.
10 kilowatts = 13.4102 horsepower. Multiply your kilowatt figure by the factor above (or just type it into the box) to convert any amount.
Need the other direction? horsepower to kilowatts
kilowatts to horsepower table
| kilowatts (kW) | horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.341 |
| 2 | 2.682 |
| 3 | 4.0231 |
| 5 | 6.7051 |
| 10 | 13.4102 |
| 20 | 26.8204 |
| 25 | 33.5256 |
| 50 | 67.0511 |
| 100 | 134.1 |
| 250 | 335.26 |
| 500 | 670.51 |
| 1,000 | 1,341.02 |
Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower are in a kilowatt?
One kilowatt equals 1.341 horsepower. So to convert, multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.341.
How do I convert kilowatts to horsepower?
Multiply by 1.341, or simply enter the value in the converter above — it does the math instantly and works both ways.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes — both units measure the same quantity, so the ratio is fixed and this uses the standard internationally-agreed factor.