Convert Kilowatts to Horsepower
Convert kilowatts to horsepower instantly. Type a value below, check the formula and table, then see how the same kW to hp conversion looks as a single line in Notes Calculator.
In Notes Calculator, type 100 kW to hp and the answer appears as you type.
Kilowatts to Horsepower formula
One kilowatt is 1.34102 horsepower, so hp = kW × 1.34102. For the reverse, multiply horsepower by 0.7457, or use the Horsepower to Kilowatts converter.
Kilowatts to Horsepower conversion table
| Kilowatts (kW) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.34102 |
| 2 | 2.68204 |
| 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 |
Kilowatts to Horsepower in Notes Calculator
Notes Calculator is a notepad that does math. Write 100 kW to hp on any line and the answer appears beside it. Change the number and the result follows. The same works with in and as, and with values stored in variables, so a whole estimate can mix kilowatts and horsepower without a separate converter.
| Note | Result |
|---|---|
| 100 kW to hp | 134.10 hp |
| 100 kW in hp | 134.10 hp |
| 10 hp as kW | 7.46 kW |
See the unit conversion docs for mixing units in one expression, or open the free web app and try it.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How to convert kw to hp?
One kilowatt equals 1.34102 horsepower. To convert kilowatts to horsepower, multiply by 1.34102; to go back, multiply by 0.7457.
10 kw is equal to how many hp?
10 kW is 13.41 hp. That is the result Notes Calculator prints for 10 kW to hp with its default two-decimal setting.
1 kw is equal to how many hp?
1 kW is 1.34 hp. That is the result Notes Calculator prints for 1 kW to hp with its default two-decimal setting.
How to convert hp to kw?
One horsepower equals 0.7457 kilowatts. To convert horsepower to kilowatts, multiply by 0.7457; to go back, multiply by 1.34102.
How do I convert kilowatts to horsepower in Notes Calculator?
Type the value, the unit, and the target unit on one line: 100 kW to hp. The keywords to, in, and as all work, and the result updates as you type. You can also keep the value in a variable and convert it later.
Is this kilowatts to horsepower converter free?
Yes. The converter on this page is free, and Notes Calculator has a free plan for the web, Mac, Windows, Linux, Android, and iOS with the same unit conversions built in.
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