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Convert Kilowatts to Horsepower

Use our accurate converter to change kilowatts into horsepower. This tool is simple to use and works instantly.

How to Calculate

To change kilowatts to horsepower, you just need to know the conversion factor.

Rule: 1 Kilowatts = 1.3410218587 Horsepower

Kilowatts to Horsepower
Pre-defined calculator for direct kilowatts to horsepower conversion.
Kilowatts (kW)
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Horsepower (hp)
Formula: 1 Kilowatts = 1.34102186 Horsepower

Unit Information

About Kilowatts

Definition: A unit of measurement used in the standard category.

History: Historically developed as part of standardizing regional or international measurement systems.

Where it is used: Used in various technical and everyday applications globally.

Kilowatts to Horsepower Conversion Table

Kilowatts [kw]Horsepower [hp]
0.01 kw0.0134102186 hp
0.1 kw0.1341021859 hp
1 kw1.3410218587 hp
2 kw2.6820437173 hp
3 kw4.023065576 hp
5 kw6.7051092933 hp
10 kw13.4102185866 hp
20 kw26.8204371731 hp
50 kw67.0510929328 hp
100 kw134.1021858656 hp
1000 kw1,341.0218586563 hp

How to Convert Kilowatts to Horsepower

Calculation: To convert kilowatts to horsepower, multiply the value by the conversion factor (1.3410218587).

Example: convert 15 kw to hp:
15 kw = 15 × 1.3410218587 hp = 20.1153278798 hp

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