How to convert kilowatts to horsepower
Formula: hp = kW × 1.34102
Worked example: 100 kW → 100 × 1.34102 = 134.102 hp
Multiply kilowatts by 1.341 to get horsepower. A European car rated 110 kW has about 148 hp, and a 150 kW electric motor about 201 hp.
Kilowatts to horsepower conversion chart
| Kilowatts (kW) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.34102 hp |
| 2 kW | 2.68204 hp |
| 3 kW | 4.02307 hp |
| 5 kW | 6.70511 hp |
| 7.5 kW | 10.0577 hp |
| 10 kW | 13.4102 hp |
| 22 kW | 29.5025 hp |
| 50 kW | 67.0511 hp |
| 75 kW | 100.577 hp |
| 100 kW | 134.102 hp |
| 150 kW | 201.153 hp |
| 200 kW | 268.204 hp |
| 300 kW | 402.307 hp |
| 500 kW | 670.511 hp |
What is a kilowatt?
The kilowatt equals 1,000 watts. It rates electric heaters, car engines outside the US, solar installations and home electrical service. Running 1 kW for one hour uses 1 kilowatt-hour of energy.
What is one horsepower?
Mechanical horsepower, defined as 550 foot-pounds per second, equals about 745.7 watts. It is the unit of US and UK car engines, lawn mowers and boat motors. The word stays the same in the plural.