Converters
Power Converter
Convert power between watts, kilowatts, horsepower and BTU/h.
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1.341022
1 kW equals 1.341022 hp.
1 kW in every unit
| Watt (W) | 1000 |
| Kilowatt (kW) | 1 |
| Megawatt (MW) | 0.001 |
| Horsepower (mechanical) (hp) | 1.341022 |
| Metric horsepower (PS) | 1.359622 |
| BTU per hour (BTU/h) | 3412.141635 |
About the Power Converter
Convert power between watts, kilowatts, horsepower and BTU per hour.
Enter a value, choose your units, and see the result plus a full table of every unit.
Useful for engines, appliances, HVAC and electrical work.
Key features
- 6 units including hp, PS and BTU/h
- Live conversion table for every unit
- One-click swap between from and to
- Copy the result instantly
How to use
- 1Type the power you want to convert.
- 2Choose the unit you have and the unit you want.
- 3Read the result or copy it in one click.
Examples
Horsepower to kilowatts
Input:
100 hpOutput:
74.569987 kWA 100 hp engine is about 74.6 kilowatts.
Kilowatts to horsepower
Input:
1 kWOutput:
1.341022 hpOne kilowatt is roughly 1.34 horsepower.
Frequently asked questions
- How many watts are in one horsepower?
- One mechanical horsepower is about 745.7 watts. Metric horsepower (PS) is about 735.5 watts.
- How do I convert kW to hp?
- Multiply the kilowatt value by about 1.341 to get mechanical horsepower.
- Does it run offline?
- Yes. The conversion runs entirely in your browser.