Kilowatts to Horsepower Converter
Type a value in kilowatts to get horsepower. You can also type in the horsepower box to convert the other way.
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1 kW = 1.3410221 hp
Convert hp to kWHow to convert kilowatts to horsepower
The formula:
hp = kW × 1.34102
Example: 4 kW × 1.34102 = 5.36409 hp
IEC motors are built in standard kW sizes, so a 7.5 kW motor on a nameplate is the one sold as 10 hp.
Kilowatts to Horsepower conversion chart
| Kilowatts | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 0.37 kW | 0.496178 hp |
| 0.75 kW | 1.00577 hp |
| 1.1 kW | 1.47512 hp |
| 1.5 kW | 2.01153 hp |
| 2.2 kW | 2.95025 hp |
| 3 kW | 4.02307 hp |
| 4 kW | 5.36409 hp |
| 5.5 kW | 7.37562 hp |
| 7.5 kW | 10.0577 hp |
| 11 kW | 14.7512 hp |
| 15 kW | 20.1153 hp |
| 22 kW | 29.5025 hp |
What is a kilowatt?
1,000 watts. Electric motors, solar systems and electricity connections in Pakistan are rated in kW.
What is a horsepower?
Mechanical horsepower is about 745.7 watts. Motors, pumps and engines on the Pakistani market are often sold by horsepower.
Frequently asked questions
What is 1 kW in horsepower?
1 kW is 1.341022 hp.
How do I convert kilowatts to horsepower?
Multiply the value in kilowatts by 1.34102. For example, 4 kW × 1.34102 = 5.36409 hp.
What is 4 kW in horsepower?
4 kW is 5.36409 hp.