Kilowatts to Horsepower
1 Kilowatt = 1.341021859 Horsepower
1.341021859
About these units
Kilowatts
The kilowatt equals 1,000 watts and is used for appliances, motors, and electric car charging. A kettle draws about 2–3 kW.
Horsepower
Horsepower equals about 746 watts and traditionally compared engine output to the work of a horse. It's still used for cars and machinery.
Conversion formula
To convert Kilowatt to Horsepower, multiply the value by 1.341021859.
Quick reference
| Kilowatts | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.341021859 |
| 2 | 2.682043717 |
| 5 | 6.705109293 |
| 10 | 13.41021859 |
| 100 | 134.1021859 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many Horsepower are in one Kilowatt?
- 1 Kilowatt = 1.341021859 Horsepower.
- How many Kilowatts are in one Horsepower?
- 1 Horsepower = 0.7457 Kilowatts.
Related tools
J
Energy
Convert between joules, calories, kilocalories, kilowatt-hours, BTU, and electronvolts.
V
Voltage
Convert between volts, millivolts, microvolts, kilovolts, and megavolts.
A
Electric Current
Convert between amperes, milliamperes, microamperes, nanoamperes, and kiloamperes.
Hz
Frequency
Convert between hertz, kilohertz, megahertz, gigahertz, and RPM.