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Kilowatt to Horsepower
Convert Kilowatt to Horsepower and get the exact value instantly.
About this conversion
To convert Kilowatt to Horsepower, multiply the number of Kilowatt by 1.34102209.
Power is measured in watts, kilowatts or horsepower, so comparing an engine, a motor and an appliance usually means converting to one shared unit first.
Conversion table
| Kilowatt (kW) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.34102209 hp |
| 2 kW | 2.682044179 hp |
| 5 kW | 6.705110448 hp |
| 10 kW | 13.4102209 hp |
| 100 kW | 134.102209 hp |
How to use this converter
- Enter your Kilowatt value
Type any number into the Kilowatt field. It starts at 1 so you can read the rate straight away.
- Read the Horsepower result
The amount in Horsepower updates as you type, so there is no button to press and nothing to wait for.
- Swap or keep exploring
Use the swap control to flip the direction, or pick a related conversion from the list below.
Frequently asked
- How many Horsepower are in one Kilowatt?
- One Kilowatt equals 1.34102209 hp. Enter any amount above to get an exact figure for your own value.
- Is this converter accurate?
- Yes. It uses the exact international definition of each unit and computes on your device, so the only rounding is for display.
- Do you upload the numbers I enter?
- No. The Kilowatt to Horsepower conversion runs entirely in your browser tab, and nothing you type is sent to a server.
- Does it work on my phone?
- Yes. It runs in any modern mobile browser and keeps working offline once the page has loaded.
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