1 kilowatt = 1.34102209 horsepower
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About the Power Converter
Convert power between watts, kilowatts, megawatts, horsepower (mechanical, metric, electric and boiler), BTU per hour, calories per second and refrigeration tons. The base unit is the watt; every one of the 76 units is defined against it, so any pair converts directly in a single step.
Use it as a free online power calculator: type a value and the result appears as you type, the formula for the selected units is shown below, and the conversion chart lists the most common values — no app, no sign-up.
How to Convert kilowatt to horsepower
To convert kilowatt to horsepower, multiply the value in kilowatt by 1.34102209.
kilowatt to horsepower conversion chart
| kilowatt | horsepower |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.134102209 |
| 1 | 1.34102209 |
| 2 | 2.682044179 |
| 5 | 6.705110448 |
| 10 | 13.4102209 |
| 20 | 26.82044179 |
| 50 | 67.05110448 |
| 100 | 134.102209 |
| 500 | 670.5110448 |
| 1,000 | 1,341.02209 |
Common power conversions
- 1 kilowatt = 1.34102209 horsepower
- 1 kilowatt = 1E-15 exawatt
- 1 kilowatt = 10,000 deciwatt
- 1 kilowatt = 1E-15 exajoule/second
- 1 kilowatt = 1,000 joule/second
- 1 kilowatt = 1E21 attojoule/second
- 1 kilowatt = 1 kilovolt ampere
- 1 kilowatt = 56.86902722 Btu (IT)/minute
- 1 kilowatt = 238.8458966 calorie (IT)/second
- 1 kilowatt = 859.8452279 kilocalorie (IT)/hour
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How to Use the Power Converter
- Type a value in the From box and choose its unit.
- Pick the unit you want in the To list — the result updates as you type.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion, or type in the To box to convert backwards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert kilowatt to horsepower?
To convert kilowatt to horsepower, multiply the value in kilowatt by 1.34102209. For example, 1 kilowatt = 1.34102209 horsepower. Type any value above and the answer updates as you type.
How many kilowatts are in a horsepower?
There are 0.7456998716 kilowatts in 1 horsepower. To convert horsepower to kilowatts, multiply by 0.7456998716 — for example, 10 horsepower = 7.456998716 kilowatts. To go the other way, divide by 0.7456998716.
How many horsepower are in a kilowatt?
There are 1.34102209 horsepower in 1 kilowatt. To convert kilowatts to horsepower, multiply by 1.34102209 — for example, 10 kilowatts = 13.4102209 horsepower. To go the other way, divide by 1.34102209.
How many Btu (IT)/hour are in a watt?
There are 3.412141633 Btu (IT)/hour in 1 watt. To convert watts to Btu (IT)/hour, multiply by 3.412141633 — for example, 10 watts = 34.12141633 Btu (IT)/hour. To go the other way, divide by 3.412141633.
How many kilowatts are in a ton (refrigeration)?
There are 3.516852842 kilowatts in 1 ton (refrigeration). To convert tons (refrigeration) to kilowatts, multiply by 3.516852842 — for example, 10 tons (refrigeration) = 35.16852842 kilowatts. To go the other way, divide by 3.516852842.
How many watts are in a horsepower (metric)?
There are 735.49875 watts in 1 horsepower (metric). To convert horsepower (metric) to watts, multiply by 735.49875 — for example, 10 horsepower (metric) = 7,354.9875 watts. To go the other way, divide by 735.49875.
How many Btu (IT)/hour are in a kilowatt?
There are 3,412.141633 Btu (IT)/hour in 1 kilowatt. To convert kilowatts to Btu (IT)/hour, multiply by 3,412.141633 — for example, 10 kilowatts = 34,121.41633 Btu (IT)/hour. To go the other way, divide by 3,412.141633.
How many exawatts are in a kilowatt?
There are 1E-15 exawatts in 1 kilowatt. To convert kilowatts to exawatts, multiply by 1E-15 — for example, 10 kilowatts = 1E-14 exawatts. To go the other way, divide by 1E-15.
What is the base unit for power conversions?
The watt. Every one of the 76 units in this converter is defined relative to the watt, so any two units convert directly in one step.
How many units does the Power Converter support?
The Power Converter handles 76 units. You can convert between any two of them, or see your value in every unit at once in the "All conversions" table.
How accurate is this power converter?
Conversions use exact definitions wherever one exists (for example the international inch is exactly 2.54 cm and the pound exactly 0.45359237 kg) and calculate in double precision. Choose how many significant digits to show — up to 15.
How do I use the Power Converter?
Type a value in the From box and pick its unit, then pick the unit you want in the To list — the answer updates as you type. Use the swap button to reverse the conversion, or open the "All conversions" table to see the value in every unit.
Is the Power Converter free, and does it work offline?
Yes, it is completely free with no sign-up. Once the page has loaded, every conversion runs in your browser, so nothing is sent to our servers. It's one of 71 common and other unit converters on House of Convert.