Kilowatts to Horsepower Converter kW → hp
1 kilowatt (kW) = 1.34102209 horsepower (hp). Type a value below — the conversion happens instantly, entirely on your device.
1 kW = 1.34102209 hp
150 kilowatts = 201.15331 horsepower
150 × 1.34102 = 201.15331
1 kW equals 1.34102 hp, so multiplying by 1.34102 converts the value. The result describes the exact same quantity — only the measuring stick changes.
How to convert kilowatts to horsepower
horsepower = kilowatts × 1.34102209 — multiply the kilowatt value by 1.34102.
Example: 150 kW = 201.153 hp.
To convert the other way: kilowatts = horsepower ÷ 1.34102209 — or use the dedicated hp to kW converter .
Kw-to-hp converts EV and European engine ratings to familiar horsepower: a 150 kW electric motor is 201.2 hp. 1 kW = 1.341 hp.
Kilowatts to Horsepower conversion table
| Kilowatts (kW) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 10 | 13.410221 |
| 50 | 67.051104 |
| 75 | 100.57666 |
| 100 | 134.10221 |
| 110 | 147.51243 |
| 150 | 201.15331 |
| 200 | 268.20442 |
| 250 | 335.25552 |
| 300 | 402.30663 |
| 500 | 670.51104 |
About the units
What is a kilowatt?
A kilowatt (kW) is 1,000 watts. Electric vehicle motors, home appliances and solar systems are rated in kilowatts; 1 kW ≈ 1.34 hp.
What is a horsepower (mechanical)?
Mechanical horsepower (hp) is exactly 745.6998715823 watts — 550 foot-pounds per second, defined by James Watt. US and UK car engines are rated in this horsepower.
Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower are in 1 kilowatt?
1 kilowatt (kW) = 1.34102209 horsepower (hp).
What is the formula to convert kilowatts to horsepower?
horsepower = kilowatts × 1.34102209 — multiply the kilowatt value by 1.34102.
How do I convert kW to hp without a calculator?
Multiply by 1.34 for a close estimate. Exact factor: 1 kW = 1.34102209 hp.
Is this kW-to-hp converter accurate and private?
Yes. It uses the exact internationally defined conversion factors and computes results locally in your browser — your input is never sent to a server, and the page keeps working offline.