Convert kw to hp

Kilowatt

The kilowatt (kW) is equal to one thousand (10 ³) watts. This unit is typically used to express the output power of engines and the power of electric motors, tools, machines, and heaters. It is also a common unit used to express the electromagnetic power output of broadcast radio and television transmitters.

One kilowatt is approximately equal to 1.34 horsepower. A small electric heater with one heating element can use 1.0 kilowatt. The average electric power consumption of a household in the United States is about one kilowatt.

Horsepower (metric)

Horsepower ( hp ) is a unit of measurement of power, or the rate at which work is done, usually in reference to the output of engines or motors. There are many different standards and types of horsepower. Two common definitions being used today are The mechanical horsepower (or imperial horsepower ), which is about 745.7 watts, and The metric horsepower , which is approximately 735.5 watts.

Kilowatt to Horsepower (metric) conversion table

Kilowatt	Horsepower (metric)	Horsepower (metric)	Kilowatt
1	1.35962	1	0.735499
2	2.71924	2	1.471
3	4.07886	3	2.2065
5	6.79811	5	3.67749
10	13.5962	10	7.35499
20	27.1924	20	14.71
25	33.9905	25	18.3875
50	67.9811	50	36.7749
100	135.962	100	73.5499
250	339.905	250	183.875
500	679.811	500	367.749
1000	1359.62	1000	735.499

How to convert Kilowatt to Horsepower (metric)

1 kW = 1.35962 Horsepower (metric). To convert any value, multiply it by 1.35962. For example, 25 kW = 33.9905 Horsepower (metric).

Frequently asked questions

How many Horsepower (metric) are there in one kW?: One kW is equal to 1.35962 Horsepower (metric).
How do you convert Kilowatt to Horsepower (metric)?: Multiply the value in Kilowatt by 1.35962 to get the result in Horsepower (metric).
How much is 25 kW in Horsepower (metric)?: 25 kW is equal to 33.9905 Horsepower (metric).
How do you convert Horsepower (metric) back to Kilowatt?: Divide by the same factor: multiply the value in Horsepower (metric) by 0.735499 to get Kilowatt.