Convert Kilowatts to Horsepower (mechanical)
kW to hp · power conversion
What are kilowatts and horsepower (mechanical)?
A kilowatt is 1,000 watts, used for appliances, motors, and EV charging. Mechanical horsepower equals about 745.7 watts, the traditional measure of engine output. For reference: a typical car engine makes 100–150 kW (about 134–201 hp).
How to convert kilowatts to horsepower (mechanical)
1 kW = 1.34102 hp. To convert, multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.34102. For example, 5 kW = 6.70511 hp, and 20 kW = 26.8204 hp. To go the other way, multiply horsepower (mechanical) by 0.7457 (since 1 hp = 0.7457 kW).
Kilowatts to Horsepower (mechanical) conversion table
| Kilowatts (kW) | Horsepower (mechanical) (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.34102 |
| 10 | 13.4102 |
| 100 | 134.102 |
| 500 | 670.511 |
| 1,000 | 1,341.02 |
| 2,000 | 2,682.04 |
| 5,000 | 6,705.11 |
FAQ
What is 1 kW in hp?
1 kW = 1.34102 hp. To convert any amount, multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.34102.
How do I convert horsepower (mechanical) back to kilowatts?
Go the other way: 1 hp = 0.7457 kW, so multiply horsepower (mechanical) by 0.7457 to get kilowatts.
Is a kilowatt bigger than a horsepower (mechanical)?
Yes — 1 kW is the larger unit, equal to 1.34102 hp.
Are these power conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.