Convert Kilowatt to Mechanical Horsepower
Live bidirectional calculator for Kilowatts (kW) and Mechanical Horsepower (hp) with verified formula and conversion charts.
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How the Calculation Works (Linear Scaling)
Since 1 Kilowatt = 1.341022 Mechanical Horsepower, multiply the value in Kilowatts by 1.341022.
Kilowatt to Mechanical Horsepower Conversion Table
Precomputed values for quick reference and printing.
| Kilowatt | Mechanical Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.341 hp |
| 2 kW | 2.682 hp |
| 3 kW | 4.0231 hp |
| 4 kW | 5.3641 hp |
| 5 kW | 6.7051 hp |
| 6 kW | 8.0461 hp |
| 7 kW | 9.3872 hp |
| 8 kW | 10.7282 hp |
| 9 kW | 12.0692 hp |
| 10 kW | 13.4102 hp |
| 15 kW | 20.1153 hp |
| 20 kW | 26.8204 hp |
| 25 kW | 33.5256 hp |
| 30 kW | 40.2307 hp |
| 40 kW | 53.6409 hp |
| 50 kW | 67.0511 hp |
| 75 kW | 100.5767 hp |
| 100 kW | 134.1022 hp |
| Mechanical Horsepower | Kilowatt |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 0.7457 kW |
| 2 hp | 1.4914 kW |
| 3 hp | 2.2371 kW |
| 4 hp | 2.9828 kW |
| 5 hp | 3.7285 kW |
| 6 hp | 4.4742 kW |
| 7 hp | 5.2199 kW |
| 8 hp | 5.9656 kW |
| 9 hp | 6.7113 kW |
| 10 hp | 7.457 kW |
| 15 hp | 11.1855 kW |
| 20 hp | 14.914 kW |
| 25 hp | 18.6425 kW |
| 30 hp | 22.371 kW |
| 40 hp | 29.828 kW |
| 50 hp | 37.285 kW |
| 75 hp | 55.9275 kW |
| 100 hp | 74.57 kW |
About Kilowatt (kW)
One thousand watts (10ยณ W).
History: Primary metric unit for mechanical engines, electric motors, and heating elements.
Common Uses: Automobile engine power, electric vehicle charging stations, home heat pumps.
About Mechanical Horsepower (hp)
The imperial mechanical horsepower, defined as 550 foot-pounds force per second (โ 745.69987 W).
History: Devised by James Watt to compare steam engine power output with draft horses.
Common Uses: Internal combustion car engines, boat outboards, lawn mowers in the US and UK.
โ Frequently Asked Questions
How many Mechanical Horsepower are in 1 Kilowatt?
There are exactly 1.341022 Mechanical Horsepower in 1 Kilowatt (1 kW = 1.341022 hp).
What is the formula to convert Kilowatt to Mechanical Horsepower?
The formula is: Mechanical Horsepower = Kilowatt ร 1.341022. Since 1 Kilowatt = 1.341022 Mechanical Horsepower, multiply the value in Kilowatts by 1.341022.
How do I convert 1 kW to hp manually?
To convert 1 kW to hp: apply the formula Mechanical Horsepower = Kilowatt ร 1.341022. Substituting gives: 1 ร 1.341022 = 1.341 hp.