Kilowatts to Horsepower (mech) Converter
Convert kW to hp instantly — and see every other power unit at once.
1 kW=1.341 hp
1 kW in every unit
Watts
1,000W
Kilowattsfrom
1kW
Megawatts
0.001MW
Gigawatts
1.0000e-6GW
Horsepower (mech)
1.341hp
Horsepower (elec)
1.3405hp(e)
BTU/hour
3,412.14BTU/h
Calories/second
239.0057cal/s
Foot-pounds/second
737.561ft·lb/s
Common Kilowatts to Horsepower (mech) conversions
| Kilowatts (kW) | Horsepower (mech) (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.34102 hp |
| 2 kW | 2.68204 hp |
| 5 kW | 6.70511 hp |
| 10 kW | 13.41022 hp |
| 25 kW | 33.52555 hp |
| 50 kW | 67.0511 hp |
| 100 kW | 134.10221 hp |
| 250 kW | 335.25552 hp |
| 500 kW | 670.51105 hp |
| 1000 kW | 1341.02209 hp |
The formula
Kilowatts (kW) — a unit of power.
Horsepower (mech) (hp) — a unit of power.
Worked examples
1 kW→1.34102 hp
Apply Kilowatts × 1.34102 with input = 1. Result: 1.34102 hp.
5 kW→6.70511 hp
Apply Kilowatts × 1.34102 with input = 5. Result: 6.70511 hp.
10 kW→13.41022 hp
Apply Kilowatts × 1.34102 with input = 10. Result: 13.41022 hp.
FAQ
How do I convert Kilowatts to Horsepower (mech)?
Use the formula: hp = Kilowatts × 1.34102. You can also use the converter above — type any value and the result updates instantly.
Where are Kilowatts used?
Kilowatts (kW) — a unit of power.
Where are Horsepower (mech) used?
Horsepower (mech) (hp) — a unit of power.