Kilowatts to Horsepower Converter
Convert kilowatts to horsepower. 1 kW equals approximately 1.341 hp.
Formula
HP = kW × 1.341
How to Convert kW to HP
Multiply kilowatts by 1.341 to get horsepower.
Example: 100 kW = 100 × 1.341 = 134.1 hp
Common Conversions
This is frequently used for car engines. A 150 kW engine = approximately 201 hp.
Conversion Table
| Kilowatts (kW) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.341 |
| 2 | 2.682 |
| 5 | 6.705 |
| 10 | 13.41 |
| 50 | 67.05 |
| 100 | 134.1 |
| 200 | 268.2 |
| 500 | 670.5 |
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Last updated: 2026-08-08