How to convert kilowatts to horsepower
One kilowatt equals 1.341022 horsepower. To convert, multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.341022:
Mental-math shortcut: Multiply kilowatts by 1.34: 100 kW ≈ 134 hp.
Example
Convert 100 kilowatts to horsepower: 100 kW × 1.341022 = 134.1 hp.
Kilowatts to Horsepower conversion chart
| Kilowatts (kW) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.341 |
| 5 | 6.7051 |
| 10 | 13.4102 |
| 25 | 33.5256 |
| 50 | 67.0511 |
| 75 | 100.58 |
| 100 | 134.1 |
| 110 | 147.51 |
| 150 | 201.15 |
| 200 | 268.2 |
| 250 | 335.26 |
| 300 | 402.31 |
| 500 | 670.51 |
What is a kilowatt?
A kilowatt (kW) is 1,000 watts. It is the standard unit for engine and electric motor power in most of the world, as well as for heaters, home solar systems and EV chargers. One kilowatt is about 1.341 mechanical horsepower.
What is horsepower?
Mechanical (imperial) horsepower (hp) is about 745.7 watts. It is the usual unit for car, motorcycle and boat engines in the US and UK. European spec sheets often use metric horsepower (PS or CV), which is slightly smaller at 735.5 W — so 100 PS is about 98.6 hp.
Converting the other way? Use the Horsepower to Kilowatts converter.
Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower is one kilowatt?
One kilowatt is 1.341022 horsepower.
How do I convert kilowatts to horsepower?
Multiply the value in kilowatts by 1.341022. For example, 100 kW × 1.341022 = 134.1 hp.
What is 1 kW in horsepower?
1 kW is 1.341 horsepower.
How do I convert horsepower to kilowatts?
Multiply horsepower by 0.7457 (or divide by 1.341022). You can also use our Horsepower to Kilowatts converter.
Conversions use the internationally agreed definitions of each unit (for example, 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly) and are rounded for display. Volume converters use US customary units unless stated otherwise.
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