kW to HP Converter
Convert kW to HP: 1 kW = 1.34102209 HP. Formula, worked example, table of common values and unit definitions.
Result6.705110448 HP
1 kW = 1.34102209 HP
5 kW =
6.705110448 HP
Formula
HP = kW × 1.34102209 kW = HP × 0.7456998716
Worked example
- 5 kW × 1.34102209 = 6.705110448 HP
Common values
| kW | HP |
|---|---|
| 0.75 | 1.005766567 |
| 1 | 1.34102209 |
| 2.2 | 2.950248597 |
| 5 | 6.705110448 |
| 7.5 | 10.05766567 |
| 11 | 14.75124299 |
| 15 | 20.11533134 |
| 22 | 29.50248597 |
Unit definitions
| Unit | Equals | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| kW | 1,000 W | Kilowatt. The usual rating unit for motors, heaters and generators. |
| HP | 745.6998716 W | Mechanical horsepower: 550 foot-pounds-force per second. Electric motors are often rated 1 hp = 746 W, so check the nameplate in kW. |
Frequently asked questions
How many HP are in one kW?
1 kW = 1.34102209 HP.
What is the formula to convert kW to HP?
HP = kW × 1.34102209. To go back, kW = HP × 0.7456998716.
Which horsepower does this page use?
Mechanical horsepower, 550 ft·lbf/s, which is 745.699872 W. Metric horsepower (PS) is 735.49875 W, and the power converter lets you pick it. Motor nameplates in kW avoid the ambiguity.
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