Convert kilowatts (kW) to mechanical horsepower (hp).
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KilowattkW
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Metric horsepowerPS
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1.34102209
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KilowattkW
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CONVERSION
1 kW ≈ 1.34102209 hp
6 significant figures
10 significant figures
15 significant figures
Precision changes displayed rounding, not calculation accuracy.
FORMULAhp = kW × 1.34102208959503
FORMULA & EXAMPLES
How to convert Kilowatts to mechanical horsepower
hp = kW × 1.34102208959503
Multiply the kW reading by 1.34102208959503.
Worked examples
1 kW ≈ 1.34102209 hp
1 × 1.34102208959503 ≈ 1.34102209
1000 kW ≈ 1341.02209 hp
1000 × 1.34102208959503 ≈ 1341.02209
Frequently asked questions
Which horsepower definition is used?
Mechanical hp = 550 foot-pounds-force per second. Metric PS = 75 kilogram-force metres per second.
Kilowatts to mechanical horsepower table
Fixed reference · Kilowatt to Mechanical horsepower
Reference values use this page’s named pair and default context. Calculator precision and font settings do not change this table.
Kilowatt (kW)
Mechanical horsepower (hp)
0
0
0.1
0.134102209
0.5
0.6705110448
1
1.34102209
2
2.682044179
5
6.705110448
10
13.4102209
25
33.52555224
50
67.05110448
100
134.102209
1000
1341.02209
Table results use 10 significant figures; decimal formula coefficients use up to 15. Calculations use the unit definitions before rounding. Extra digits do not improve measurement accuracy.