Kilowatts to horsepower
Type a value in kilowatts to see it in horsepower straight away, or type in the second box to convert back.
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How to use it
- Type the value in the kilowatts box.
- Read the result in horsepower as you type, and pick the precision you need.
- Swap the direction to convert back, or copy the result.
How it is calculated
hp = kW × 1.34102209
Multiply the value in kilowatts by 1.34102209 to get horsepower.
Example
To convert 25 kW to horsepower: 25 × 1.34102209 = 33.5256 hp.
Conversion table
| Kilowatts (kW) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.34102 |
| 2 | 2.68204 |
| 3 | 4.02307 |
| 5 | 6.70511 |
| 10 | 13.4102 |
| 20 | 26.8204 |
| 25 | 33.5256 |
| 50 | 67.0511 |
| 100 | 134.102 |
| 250 | 335.256 |
| 500 | 670.511 |
| 1,000 | 1,341.02 |
About the units
- Kilowatt
- A kilowatt is exactly 1000 watts, the usual unit for engines, heaters and solar systems.
- Horsepower
- Mechanical (imperial) horsepower is 550 foot-pounds-force per second, exactly 745.69987158227022 watts, the figure used in US car specifications.
Limits and caveats
- Results are rounded for display and computed with the browser's floating point precision (about 15 significant digits).
- Both unit factors are exact by their official definitions.
Questions about this tool
How many horsepower are in one kilowatt?
1 kW = 1.34102 hp exactly.
How do I convert kilowatts to horsepower?
Use hp = kW × 1.34102209. For example, 25 kW = 33.5256 hp.
How many kilowatts are in one horsepower?
1 hp = 0.7457 kW.
What is the difference between mechanical and metric horsepower?
Mechanical horsepower is about 745.7 watts and is used in the US, while metric horsepower (PS) is 735.5 watts and is used in Europe and Japan. The same engine therefore shows a PS figure about 1.4% higher.
How many kilowatts is one ton of refrigeration?
One ton of refrigeration is 12000 BTU per hour, about 3.517 kW of cooling capacity. That is cooling output, not electricity use; the unit draws less power depending on its efficiency.