kW to HP Converter

Convert power between kW and mechanical horsepower using the standard 550 ft·lbf/s horsepower definition.

Kilowatts (kW)

Mechanical horsepower (hp)

—1 kW = 1.341022089595 hp

How to use this kW to HP Converter

Convert kilowatts to mechanical horsepower and horsepower to kilowatts. Enter your values above and the result is calculated directly in your browser. No account is required.

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