Kilowatts to Horsepower (elec) Converter
Convert kW to hp(e) instantly — and see every other power unit at once.
1 kW=1.3405 hp(e)
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 (elec) conversions
| Kilowatts (kW) | Horsepower (elec) (hp(e)) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.34048 hp(e) |
| 2 kW | 2.68097 hp(e) |
| 5 kW | 6.70241 hp(e) |
| 10 kW | 13.40483 hp(e) |
| 25 kW | 33.51206 hp(e) |
| 50 kW | 67.02413 hp(e) |
| 100 kW | 134.04826 hp(e) |
| 250 kW | 335.12064 hp(e) |
| 500 kW | 670.24129 hp(e) |
| 1000 kW | 1340.48257 hp(e) |
The formula
Kilowatts (kW) — a unit of power.
Horsepower (elec) (hp(e)) — a unit of power.
Worked examples
1 kW→1.34048 hp(e)
Apply Kilowatts × 1.34048 with input = 1. Result: 1.34048 hp(e).
5 kW→6.70241 hp(e)
Apply Kilowatts × 1.34048 with input = 5. Result: 6.70241 hp(e).
10 kW→13.40483 hp(e)
Apply Kilowatts × 1.34048 with input = 10. Result: 13.40483 hp(e).
FAQ
How do I convert Kilowatts to Horsepower (elec)?
Use the formula: hp(e) = Kilowatts × 1.34048. 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 (elec) used?
Horsepower (elec) (hp(e)) — a unit of power.