How to convert kilowatts to horsepower
- Type the value in kilowatts (kW) in the box above.
- The result in horsepower appears instantly, along with the same value in every other unit of power.
- Press ⇄ to convert the other way.
Formula
hp = kW ÷ 0.745699872 (mechanical horsepower). So 1 kW = 1.34102 hp, and 100 kW = 134.102 hp.
Kilowatts to horsepower is used for car and motorbike engines, electric motors, generators and outboard engines. This page uses mechanical (imperial) horsepower of 745.7 W, common in the US and UK. European "PS" or metric horsepower is 735.5 W, so the same engine has about 1.4% more PS than hp; choose PS in the converter if your brochure uses it.
kW to hp conversion chart
| Kilowatts | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.34102 hp |
| 5 kW | 6.70511 hp |
| 10 kW | 13.4102 hp |
| 50 kW | 67.0511 hp |
| 75 kW | 100.577 hp |
| 100 kW | 134.102 hp |
| 110 kW | 147.512 hp |
| 150 kW | 201.153 hp |
| 200 kW | 268.204 hp |
| 250 kW | 335.256 hp |
| 300 kW | 402.307 hp |
| 500 kW | 670.511 hp |
FAQ
How many hp is 100 kW?
100 kW is 134.1 mechanical hp, or 136 PS (metric).
How do I convert kW to hp?
Use hp = kW ÷ 0.745699872 (mechanical horsepower). Or type the value above and the converter does it for you.
How do I convert hp back to kW?
Multiply by 0.7457, or press the ⇄ button in the converter.