kW to hp

1 kW = 1.3410221 hp. Type a figure below, or scan the table for the usual values.

Power · base unit W

Kilowatt → Horsepower (mechanical)

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241.38398hp

1 kW = 1.3410221 hphp = kW × 1.3410221

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kW to hp quick table

Kilowatt (kW)Horsepower (mechanical) (hp)
50 kW67.051104 hp
75 kW100.57666 hp
100 kW134.10221 hp
110 kW147.51243 hp
130 kW174.33287 hp
150 kW201.15331 hp
180 kW241.38398 hp
200 kW268.20442 hp
250 kW335.25552 hp
300 kW402.30663 hp
400 kW536.40884 hp
500 kW670.51104 hp

How to convert kw to hp

Multiply the kilowatt figure by 1.3410221 to get horsepower (mechanical). Going the other way, divide by 1.3410221, which is the same as multiplying by 0.74569987.

hp = kW × 1.3410221

Example: 180 kW is 241.38398 hp.

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Questions

How many horsepower (mechanical) in a kilowatt?

1 kW is 1.3410221 hp. Multiply the kilowatt figure by 1.3410221 to get horsepower (mechanical). Going the other way, divide by 1.3410221, which is the same as multiplying by 0.74569987.

What is 180 kW in hp?

180 kW is 241.38398 hp. Type any other figure into the converter above to see it instantly, and the full list under it shows the same amount in every unit of the power category.

Is kw to hp a simple multiplication?

Yes. Multiply by 1.3410221. The factor comes from the units' legal definitions, so the result is exact to the precision shown.

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