Kilowatt to Horsepower (Mechanical)
1 kW = 1.3410218587 hp
How to convert kilowatt to horsepower (mechanical)
Enter the value in kilowatt (kW) above and the equivalent in horsepower (mechanical) (hp) updates as you type. This conversion comes up when comparing vacuum cleaners or engines (watts vs horsepower).
- A compact car: about 100 hp, or 75 kW → that is 74.57 kW in kilowatt.
- A typical home EV charger: 11 kW → that is 14.75124 hp in horsepower (mechanical).
Typical situations: sizing EV chargers and solar installations (kW); understanding heater labels and fuse loads.
You can also convert in the other direction: Horsepower (Mechanical) to Kilowatt
Kilowatt to Horsepower (Mechanical) conversion table
| Kilowatt (kW) | Horsepower (Mechanical) (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.341022 |
| 2 | 2.682044 |
| 5 | 6.705109 |
| 10 | 13.410219 |
| 25 | 33.525546 |
| 50 | 67.051093 |
| 100 | 134.102186 |
Watch out for
- Metric hp (PS/CV, 735.5 W) vs mechanical hp (745.7 W): brochures mix them
- kW (power) vs kWh (energy on your bill): a 22 kW charger for 1 hour uses 22 kWh
Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower (mechanical) is 1 kilowatt?
1 kilowatt = 1.341022 horsepower (mechanical).
What is the formula to convert kilowatt to horsepower (mechanical)?
The formula is: hp = kW × 1.341022.
What is 10 kilowatts in horsepower (mechanical)?
10 kilowatts = 13.410219 horsepower (mechanical).