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Convert kilowatts (kW) to horsepower (hp). The kilowatt (kW) is 1,000 watts — how Europe rates car engines, EV chargers and heaters. Horsepower (hp) is the traditional engine-power unit of the US and UK, defined by James Watt as 550 foot-pounds per second. Everything is calculated locally in your browser — no server, and it works offline.
1.34102 hp
in horsepower (horsepower)
To convert kilowatts to horsepower, multiply the kilowatt value by 1.34102.
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| Kilowatts (kW) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.34102 |
| 2 | 2.68204 |
| 3 | 4.02307 |
| 4 | 5.36409 |
| 5 | 6.70511 |
| 10 | 13.4102 |
| 20 | 26.8204 |
| 50 | 67.0511 |
| 100 | 134.102 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many horsepower are in a kilowatt?
One kilowatt equals 1.34102 horsepower (1 kW = 1.34102 hp). So to go from kilowatts to horsepower, multiply the kilowatt value by 1.34102.
What is the formula to convert kilowatts to horsepower?
To convert kilowatts to horsepower, multiply the kilowatt value by 1.34102. For example, 10 kW is 13.4102 hp.
What is 7.4 kilowatts in horsepower?
7.4 kilowatts — a typical home EV charger — is 9.92356 horsepower. The converter above works for any value, entirely in your browser.
Is the kilowatt to horsepower conversion exact?
The factor used here is the defined value: 1 kW = 1.34102209 hp. Results are rounded to six significant digits for readability, so for high-precision work use the full factor. This is the mechanical (imperial) horsepower of exactly 550 ft·lbf/s ≈ 745.7 W. The metric horsepower (PS/CV) used in continental Europe is slightly smaller at about 735.5 W.
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