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kW to HP Converter

Convert kilowatts to horsepower and back, using mechanical horsepower with metric horsepower available.

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Result
1.341022 Horsepower (hp)
Conversion
1 Kilowatts (kW) = 1.341022 Horsepower (hp)

Convert kilowatts to horsepower, useful when an electric motor or EV is rated in kW and you want a feel for it in familiar horsepower. Metric horsepower is available for European specs.

How this is calculated

One mechanical horsepower is about 745.7 watts, so one kilowatt is about 1.341 horsepower. Kilowatts are multiplied by 1.341 to get horsepower, or divided by 0.7457.

How to use

  1. Enter the power in kilowatts.
  2. Keep kW to hp, or press Swap for hp to kW.
  3. Read the result in horsepower.

Examples

  • EV motor: 150 kW = 201.153336 hp
  • One kilowatt: 1 kW = 1.341022 hp
  • Appliance: 2 kW = 2.682045 hp

FAQ

How many horsepower is 100 kW?
About 134.1 horsepower, because one kilowatt is roughly 1.341 mechanical horsepower.
Should I use hp or PS?
Use hp for imperial (mechanical) horsepower. Use PS (metric horsepower) if you are matching a European specification.

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