Convert horsepower mechanical (hp) to kilowatt (kW).
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Kilowatt to Mechanical Horsepower Converter (kW to hp)
Convert kilowatt (kW) to horsepower mechanical (hp).Unit Converter · Power
Quick answer
1 kilowatt (kW) is approximately equal to 1.341022 mechanical horsepowers (hp). 1 mechanical horsepower (hp) is approximately equal to 0.7456999 kilowatts (kW).
To convert kW to hp, multiply the value in kilowatts by 1.3410220896. For example, 10 kW = 13.4102209 hp, and 100 kW = 134.10220896 hp.
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How to convert kilowatts to mechanical horsepowers
How many mechanical horsepowers are in a kilowatt? 1 kilowatt is about 1.341022 mechanical horsepowers. This free kW to hp converter and kilowatt to mechanical horsepower calculator gives the answer instantly for any value.
To convert kilowatt (kW) to mechanical horsepower (hp), multiply the value in kilowatts by 1.3410220896.
hp = kW × 1.3410220896
- 1
Take the value in kilowatts
For example, 25 kW.
- 2
Multiply by 1.3410220896
25 × 1.3410220896.
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Read the answer in mechanical horsepowers
25 kW = 33.52555224 hp.
Kilowatt to Mechanical Horsepower conversion table
Common values from 1 to 1,000 kilowatts converted to mechanical horsepowers.
| Kilowatt (kW) | Mechanical Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.34102209 hp |
| 2 kW | 2.68204418 hp |
| 3 kW | 4.02306627 hp |
| 4 kW | 5.36408836 hp |
| 5 kW | 6.70511045 hp |
| 6 kW | 8.04613254 hp |
| 7 kW | 9.38715463 hp |
| 8 kW | 10.72817672 hp |
| 9 kW | 12.06919881 hp |
| 10 kW | 13.4102209 hp |
| 15 kW | 20.11533134 hp |
| 20 kW | 26.82044179 hp |
| 25 kW | 33.52555224 hp |
| Kilowatt (kW) | Mechanical Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 30 kW | 40.23066269 hp |
| 40 kW | 53.64088358 hp |
| 50 kW | 67.05110448 hp |
| 60 kW | 80.46132538 hp |
| 70 kW | 93.87154627 hp |
| 75 kW | 100.57665672 hp |
| 80 kW | 107.28176717 hp |
| 90 kW | 120.69198806 hp |
| 100 kW | 134.10220896 hp |
| 250 kW | 335.2555224 hp |
| 500 kW | 670.5110448 hp |
| 1,000 kW | 1,341.0220896 hp |
About kilowatts and mechanical horsepowers
Kilowatt (kW)
A kilowatt (kW) is 1,000 watts. Motors, air conditioners and electric vehicles are rated in kilowatts.
Mechanical Horsepower (hp)
Mechanical horsepower (hp) is about 745.7 watts. It is traditionally used to rate engines and motors.
kW to hp: common questions
- How many mechanical horsepowers are in 1 kilowatt?
- 1 kilowatt (kW) is approximately equal to 1.341022 mechanical horsepowers (hp). In short: 1 kW ≈ 1.341022 hp.
- How do I convert kilowatts to mechanical horsepowers?
- To convert kW to hp, multiply the value in kilowatts by 1.3410220896. For example, 5 kW = 6.70511045 hp.
- How do I convert mechanical horsepowers to kilowatts?
- To convert hp to kW, divide the value in mechanical horsepowers by 1.3410220896. Or open the Horsepower Mechanical to Kilowatt converter, which does it for you.
- What is 10 kW in hp, and what is 100 kW?
- 10 kW = 13.4102209 hp, and 100 kW = 134.10220896 hp. The table above lists more values from 1 to 1,000.
- Is this kW to hp converter accurate?
- Yes. It uses the exact conversion factor and shows results to as many as 8 decimal places, so you can rely on it for study, work and everyday measuring.
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