Kilowatts to Horsepower Calculator
Enter kilowatts and instantly get mechanical horsepower, electric horsepower, and metric horsepower with conversion formulas.
Power Input
kW → hp
hp → kW
Conversion Formulas
- 1 kW = 1.341022 hp (mechanical)
- 1 kW = 1.340483 hp (electric)
- 1 kW = 1.359622 hp (metric / PS)
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Mechanical hp
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Electric hp
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Metric hp (PS / CV)
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Kilowatts (kW)
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Summary
Enter kilowatts and instantly get mechanical horsepower, electric horsepower, and metric horsepower with conversion formulas.
How it works
- Enter a power value in kilowatts in the input field.
- The tool applies each conversion factor: 1 kW = 1.34102 mechanical hp, 1 kW = 1.34048 electric hp, 1 kW = 1.35962 metric hp.
- All three horsepower results update instantly as you type.
- Use the reverse toggle to convert horsepower back to kilowatts.
- Click any result row to copy the value to your clipboard.
Use cases
- Compare engine power ratings listed in kW vs. hp on car spec sheets.
- Size electric motors for industrial machinery or HVAC systems.
- Verify generator output ratings during procurement.
- Convert electric vehicle power figures for international markets.
- Check pump or compressor nameplate power in different unit systems.
- Academic and engineering coursework on power units.
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Last updated: 2026-05-23 ·
Reviewed by Nham Vu