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Convert Kilowatts to Horsepowers (Mech) (kW to hp)

1 kW = 1.34102209 hp. Convert kilowatts to horsepowers (mech) with the exact factor, a common-values table and a free converter.

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Conversion factor

hp = kW × 1.34102209

1 kW = 1.34102209 hp

Multiply by 1.34102209 hp to go from kilowatts to horsepowers (mech), or divide by it to come back. The factor and every value below are computed by the same converter that runs at /convert, so this page and the tool cannot disagree.

kW to hp table

Common kilowatts values converted to horsepowers (mech)
Kilowatts (kW)Horsepowers (Mech) (hp)
1 kW1.34102209 hp
2 kW2.68204418 hp
5 kW6.70511045 hp
10 kW13.4102209 hp
20 kW26.8204418 hp
50 kW67.0511045 hp
100 kW134.102209 hp

Every figure is computed at build time by the site’s own converter from the power unit registry. For a value that is not listed, put it into the interactive converter.

Frequently asked questions

How many horsepowers (mech) are in one kilowatt?

One kilowatt is 1.34102209 hp, so 100 kW is 134.102209 hp.

What is the formula to convert kilowatts to horsepowers (mech)?

hp = kW × 1.34102209. Multiply the value in kilowatts by 1.34102209 to get horsepowers (mech).

How do I convert horsepowers (mech) back to kilowatts?

kW = hp × 0.745699872, so 1 hp is 0.745699872 kW. The hp to kW page carries the same table in that direction.