Use this free, accurate kilowatt to horsepower (mechanical / imperial) calculator to convert between Kilowatt (kW) and Horsepower (Mechanical / Imperial) (hp). Includes live instant results, complete mathematical formulas, conversion tables, and step-by-step examples.
1.34102209 Horsepower
1 kW is equal to 1.341022 hp.
hp = kW × 1.34102209
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To convert from Kilowatt to Horsepower (Mechanical / Imperial), multiply the value in Kilowatt by 1.341022 (or use the formula: hp = kW × 1.341022).
Take your initial measurement in Kilowatt (kW). For instance, let's convert 1 kW.
Multiply by the standard conversion factor (1.341022).
The final converted measurement equals 1.341022 Horsepower (Mechanical / Imperial) (hp).
Compare standard reference values and common conversion benchmarks.
| Kilowatt (kW) | Horsepower (Mechanical / Imperial) (hp) | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.34102 hp | |
| 2 kW | 2.68204 hp | |
| 3 kW | 4.02307 hp | |
| 5 kW | 6.70511 hp | |
| 10 kW | 13.41022 hp | |
| 15 kW | 20.11533 hp | |
| 20 kW | 26.82044 hp | |
| 25 kW | 33.52555 hp | |
| 50 kW | 67.0511 hp | |
| 75 kW | 100.57666 hp | |
| 100 kW | 134.10221 hp | |
| 250 kW | 335.25552 hp | |
| 500 kW | 670.51104 hp | |
| 1000 kW | 1341.02209 hp |
Official standards, measurement systems, and real-world everyday applications.
A kilowatt is a metric unit of power equal to 1,000 watts.
Common Practical Uses
Mechanical (Imperial) horsepower is a customary power unit equal to approx 745.7 watts (550 ft·lbf/s).
Common Practical Uses
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There are 1.341022 horsepower in 1 kilowatts. Exactly 1 kW is equal to 1.341022 hp.
The conversion formula is: Horsepower (Mechanical / Imperial) = hp = kW × 1.34102209. Applying this to 1 kW gives: 1 × 1.341022 = 1.341022 hp.
To convert in reverse from horsepower to kilowatts, multiply by the inverse factor: 1 hp = 0.7457 kW. Alternatively, divide your Horsepower (Mechanical / Imperial) amount by 1.341022.
To calculate in your head, round the conversion multiplier (1.34) to the nearest easy whole or decimal number.
Kilowatt (kW) belongs to the Metric system, commonly used in Electric vehicle motors, Home appliances, Solar rooftop systems. In comparison, Horsepower (Mechanical / Imperial) (hp) is part of the US customary and Imperial system, frequently applied in Automotive engine specs in North America, Lawn mowers, Outboard boat motors.
Key milestones include: 1 kW = 1.341022 hp, 5 kW = 6.7051 hp, 10 kW = 13.4102 hp, 50 kW = 67.0511 hp, and 100 kW = 134.1022 hp.