Convert Kilowatts to Mechanical Horsepower
Convert kilowatts to mechanical horsepower instantly. Type a value below, check the formula and table, then see how the same kW to hp(I) 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 Mechanical Horsepower formula
One kilowatt is 1.34102 mechanical horsepower, so hp(I) = kW × 1.34102. For the reverse, multiply mechanical horsepower by 0.7457, or use the Mechanical Horsepower to Kilowatts converter.
Kilowatts to Mechanical Horsepower conversion table
| Kilowatts (kW) | Mechanical Horsepower (hp(I)) |
|---|---|
| 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 Mechanical 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 mechanical 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
- One kilowatt equals 1.34102 mechanical horsepower. To convert kilowatts to mechanical horsepower, multiply by 1.34102; to go back, multiply by 0.7457.
- One mechanical horsepower equals 0.7457 kilowatts. To convert mechanical horsepower to kilowatts, multiply by 0.7457; to go back, multiply by 1.34102.
- 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 1.34 hp. That is the result Notes Calculator prints for 1 kW to hp with its default two-decimal setting.
- 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.
- 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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