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Kilowatts to mechanical horsepower converter

Convert kilowatts (kW) to mechanical horsepower (hp).

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CONVERSION

1 kW ≈ 1.34102209 hp

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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)
00
0.10.134102209
0.50.6705110448
11.34102209
22.682044179
56.705110448
1013.4102209
2533.52555224
5067.05110448
100134.102209
10001341.02209
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.

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