Kilowatt to Horsepower Converter
Convertisseur de Puissance Gratuit, Convertissez Watts, Kilowatts, Chevaux-Vapeur et BTU/h
Kilowatt
- Symbol
- kW
- System
- Metric/Imperial
- Dimension
- Various
Horsepower
- Symbol
- hp
- System
- Metric/Imperial
- Dimension
- Various
Quick Reference Table
| Kilowatt | Horsepower | Horsepower | Kilowatt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.3410218587 | 1 | 0.7457 |
| 2 | 2.6820437173 | 2 | 1.4914 |
| 3 | 4.023065576 | 3 | 2.2371 |
| 5 | 6.7051092933 | 5 | 3.7285 |
| 10 | 13.4102185866 | 10 | 7.457 |
| 25 | 33.5255464664 | 25 | 18.6425 |
| 50 | 67.0510929328 | 50 | 37.285 |
| 100 | 134.1021858656 | 100 | 74.57 |
| 500 | 670.5109293281 | 500 | 372.85 |
| 1000 | 1341.0218586563 | 1000 | 745.7 |
Conversion Formula
Horsepower = Kilowatt × 1.3410218587
Kilowatt = Horsepower × 0.7457
Factors are from BIPM SI brochure and NIST SP 811, stored unrounded and computed via a base unit. Reverse factor is 1 ÷ 1.3410218587.
How to convert Kilowatt to Horsepower
Multiply the value in kilowatt by 1.3410218587 to get horsepower. For example, 5 Kilowatt = 6.7051092933 Horsepower. All results in the puissance converter update instantly as you type, so you can see every unit at once without manual math.
Common mistakes
Do not round the factor to 1.34 too early — keep full precision until the final display. For puissance, always verify critical calculations (medicine, engineering) with a second source.
FAQ
- How many Horsepower in 1 Kilowatt?
- 1 Kilowatt = 1.3410218587 Horsepower.
- How many Kilowatt in 1 Horsepower?
- 1 Horsepower = 0.7457 Kilowatt.
- What is the source?
- BIPM/NIST via OmniConverter base-unit engine. Source table and formula above are exact.
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