POWER CONVERSION
Kilowatt to Mechanical horsepower.
Convert kilowatt (kW) to mechanical horsepower (hp), with the math explained.
1 kW = 1.34102209 hp
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How to convert kilowatt to mechanical horsepower
Multiply your kilowatt value by 1.3410220896 to get the equivalent in mechanical horsepower. Both units are normalized through the watt.
hp = kW × 1.3410220910 kW = 13.410220896 hp
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kW to hp conversion table
| Kilowatt (kW) | Mechanical horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.3410220896 hp |
| 2 kW | 2.68204417919 hp |
| 5 kW | 6.70511044798 hp |
| 10 kW | 13.410220896 hp |
| 20 kW | 26.8204417919 hp |
| 50 kW | 67.0511044798 hp |
| 100 kW | 134.10220896 hp |
| 500 kW | 670.511044798 hp |
| 1,000 kW | 1,341.0220896 hp |
About the kilowatt
The kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power. One kilowatt equals 1,000 watt (base unit) in this calculator.
All kilowatt conversionsAbout the mechanical horsepower
The mechanical horsepower (hp) is a unit of power. One mechanical horsepower equals 745.699871582 watt (base unit) in this calculator.
All mechanical horsepower conversionsCommon questions
What is 1 kW in hp?
One kilowatt equals 1.3410220896 hp. Use the formula above for other values.
Why might another calculator show a different last digit?
Calculators may round at different stages or use different unit conventions. We keep full JavaScript numeric precision during calculation and round only for display. Choose up to 15 significant digits. Check US versus UK units and the notes for this category.
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