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.
Kilowatts to Horsepower formula
One kilowatt is 1.35962 horsepower, so hp = kW × 1.35962. For the reverse, multiply horsepower by 0.735499, or use the Horsepower to Kilowatts converter.
Kilowatts to Horsepower conversion table
| Kilowatts (kW) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.35962 |
| 2 | 2.71924 |
| 5 | 6.79811 |
| 10 | 13.5962 |
| 20 | 27.1924 |
| 25 | 33.9905 |
| 50 | 67.9811 |
| 100 | 135.962 |
| 250 | 339.905 |
| 500 | 679.811 |
| 1,000 | 1,359.62 |
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 | 135.96 hp |
| 100 kW in hp | 135.96 hp |
| 10 hp as kW | 7.35 kW |
See the unit conversion docs for mixing units in one expression, or open the free web app and try it.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- One kilowatt equals 1.35962 horsepower. To convert kilowatts to horsepower, multiply by 1.35962; to go back, multiply by 0.735499.
- 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, and Android with the same unit conversions built in.
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