UnitConvertKilowatts to Mechanical Horsepower
1 kW = 1.341022 hp
How to convert kilowatts to mechanical horsepower
hp = kW × 1.341022
Example: 5 kW = 6.70511 hp
Kilowatts to Mechanical Horsepower conversion table
| Kilowatts (kW) | Mechanical Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.341022 hp |
| 2 kW | 2.682044 hp |
| 3 kW | 4.023066 hp |
| 4 kW | 5.364088 hp |
| 5 kW | 6.70511 hp |
| 6 kW | 8.046133 hp |
| 7 kW | 9.387155 hp |
| 8 kW | 10.72818 hp |
| 9 kW | 12.0692 hp |
| 10 kW | 13.41022 hp |
| 15 kW | 20.11533 hp |
| 20 kW | 26.82044 hp |
| 25 kW | 33.52555 hp |
| 30 kW | 40.23066 hp |
| 40 kW | 53.64088 hp |
| 50 kW | 67.0511 hp |
| 75 kW | 100.5767 hp |
| 100 kW | 134.1022 hp |
| 250 kW | 335.2555 hp |
| 500 kW | 670.511 hp |
| 1,000 kW | 1,341.022 hp |
About the units
Kilowatts: The kilowatt equals 1,000 watts, used for engine power, electric motors and appliances.
Mechanical Horsepower: Mechanical horsepower is 550 foot-pounds per second, about 745.7 watts. It is used for engine power in the US and UK.
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Frequently asked questions
How many mechanical horsepower are in 1 kilowatt?
1 kilowatt equals 1.341022 mechanical horsepower.
How many kilowatts are in 1 mechanical horsepower?
1 mechanical horsepower equals 0.7456999 kilowatts.
How do I convert kilowatts to mechanical horsepower?
Use the formula hp = kW × 1.341022.
What is 10 kilowatts in mechanical horsepower?
10 kilowatts equals 13.41022 mechanical horsepower.