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Convert kilowatt to horsepower

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  • 1 kW = 1.341022 hp
  • 1 hp = 0.7457 kW

Example: kilowatt to horsepower

  • 1 kilowatt = 1.341022 horsepower

Kilowatt to horsepower conversion table

kilowatt horsepower
1 1.341022
2 2.682044
5 6.70511
10 13.410221
20 26.820442
50 67.051104
100 134.102209

Kilowatt to horsepower formula

To convert kilowatt to horsepower, multiply by 1.341022.

1 kW = 1.341022 hp
Example: 1 kilowatt = 1.341022 horsepower

Common power conversion mistakes

  • Horsepower comes in flavours: the metric horsepower is about 735.5 W while the mechanical (imperial/US) horsepower is about 745.7 W, roughly 1.4% stronger. The same engine therefore shows a slightly lower number in hp than in European hk/PS figures. Always state which horsepower you mean.
  • 'Kilowatts per hour' is a common slip of the tongue, power is measured in plain kilowatts. The kilowatt-hour (kWh) is energy: power multiplied by time. A machine draws 3 kW, and uses 3 kWh in one hour.
  • American air conditioners are rated in BTU/h, European ones in watts, 1 kW is about 3,412 BTU/h. A '9,000 BTU' unit is therefore about 2.6 kW. Divide BTU/h by 3,412 to get kilowatts.

Quick kilowatt and horsepower conversion quiz

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24 kilowatt equals 37 horsepower.

Correct answer: 24 kilowatt = 32.2 horsepower.

15 horsepower equals 9.51 kilowatt.

Correct answer: 15 horsepower = 11.2 kilowatt.

243 kilowatt equals 326 horsepower.

Correct answer: 243 kilowatt = 326 horsepower.

6.1 kilowatt equals 7.36 horsepower.

Correct answer: 6.1 kilowatt = 8.18 horsepower.

174 kilowatt equals 198 horsepower.

Correct answer: 174 kilowatt = 233 horsepower.

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