Kilowatts to Horsepower Converter
Convert kilowatts to mechanical horsepower instantly. Type a value, change either unit, or press swap to go the other way. 1 kilowatt = 1.3410221 mechanical horsepower.
1 kilowatt = 1.3410221 mechanical horsepower
How to convert kilowatts to mechanical horsepower
mechanical horsepower = kilowatts × 1.34102209
To convert kilowatts to mechanical horsepower, multiply the value by 1.34102209. To go back from mechanical horsepower to kilowatts, divide by the same number (or multiply by 0.7456998716).
Worked examples
- 5 kW: 5 × 1.34102209 = 6.7051104 hp
- 10 kW: 10 × 1.34102209 = 13.410221 hp
- 50 kW: 50 × 1.34102209 = 67.051104 hp
Multiply kilowatts by 1.34. A 100 kW engine produces about 134 hp.
Kilowatts to Horsepower conversion table
Kilowatts to Mechanical Horsepower
| kW | hp |
|---|---|
| 0.75 | 1.0057666 |
| 1 | 1.3410221 |
| 5 | 6.7051104 |
| 10 | 13.410221 |
| 50 | 67.051104 |
| 75 | 100.57666 |
| 100 | 134.10221 |
| 150 | 201.15331 |
| 200 | 268.20442 |
| 500 | 670.51104 |
Mechanical Horsepower to Kilowatts
| hp | kW |
|---|---|
| 0.75 | 0.5592749 |
| 1 | 0.74569987 |
| 5 | 3.7284994 |
| 10 | 7.4569987 |
| 50 | 37.284994 |
| 75 | 55.92749 |
| 100 | 74.569987 |
| 150 | 111.85498 |
| 200 | 149.13997 |
| 500 | 372.84994 |
Power equivalents
See how one kilowatt and one mechanical horsepower compare with every other power unit on the site.
1 kilowatt equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| watts (W) | 1,000 |
| megawatts (MW) | 0.001 |
| mechanical horsepower (hp) | 1.341022 |
| metric horsepower (PS) (PS) | 1.359622 |
| BTU per hour (BTU/h) | 3,412.142 |
1 mechanical horsepower equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| watts (W) | 745.6999 |
| kilowatts (kW) | 0.7456999 |
| megawatts (MW) | 0.0007456999 |
| metric horsepower (PS) (PS) | 1.01387 |
| BTU per hour (BTU/h) | 2,544.434 |
When you need to convert kilowatts to mechanical horsepower
Car and motorcycle specifications in Europe, and electric motor ratings everywhere, are given in kilowatts, while American buyers think in horsepower. Converting lets you compare a European diesel with a US pick-up or compare an electric car's motor with a petrol engine.
About the units
Kilowatt (kW)
A kilowatt is 1,000 watts. It is the usual unit for engine output in Europe and for the power of electric motors, heaters and chargers.
Mechanical horsepower (hp)
Mechanical (imperial) horsepower is about 745.7 watts. It is the figure behind the "hp" rating on US and UK cars, lawn mowers and motors.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert kilowatts to mechanical horsepower?
Multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.34102209. For example, 10 kilowatts × 1.34102209 = 13.4102209 mechanical horsepower.
How many mechanical horsepower are in one kilowatt?
There are 1.34102209 mechanical horsepower in one kilowatt.
How many kilowatts are in one mechanical horsepower?
There are 0.7456998716 kilowatts in one mechanical horsepower.
How many hp is 150 kW?
150 kW is 201.2 mechanical horsepower, or 203.9 PS (metric horsepower). Choose "metric horsepower" in the To menu if your specification uses PS.
Can I convert other power units with this tool?
Yes. Use the From and To drop-downs in the converter to choose any power unit, or press the swap button to reverse the conversion. All calculations use internationally defined conversion factors.