About converting Kilowatt to Horsepower
This page converts Kilowatt (kW) to Horsepower (hp). Enter a value above to get an immediate result with the target unit clearly shown.
Kilowatt to Horsepower formula
To convert from Kilowatt to Horsepower, multiply the starting value by 1.3410220895955. This factor expresses how one Kilowatt relates to the selected Horsepower unit.
Conversion example: 100 kW × 1.3410220895955 = 134.1022089596 hp. Therefore, 100 Kilowatt equals 134.1022089596 Horsepower.
This Kilowatt to Horsepower conversion compares two units used to express the rate at which energy is transferred or used. Use Kilowatt (kW) as the source unit when your original value is recorded in that unit; the calculated result is then presented in Horsepower (hp).