Kilowatts to Horsepower Converter

Convert power from kilowatts (kW) to different types of horsepower.

Power (Kilowatts):

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How to Convert Kilowatts to Horsepower

To convert kilowatts (kW) to horsepower (HP), use the following formulas based on the type of horsepower:

One mechanical horsepower is equal to 0.745699872 kilowatts:

1 hp(I) = 0.745699872 kW

So the power conversion of kilowatts to horsepower is given by:

P(hp) = P(kW) / 0.745699872

Convert 10 kW to mechanical horsepower:

P(hp) = 10 kW / 0.745699872 = 13.4107 hp

One electrical horsepower is equal to 0.746 kilowatts:

1 hp(E) = 0.746 kW

So the power conversion of kilowatts to horsepower is given by:

P(hp) = P(kW) / 0.746

Convert 10 kW to electrical horsepower:

P(hp) = 10 kW / 0.746 = 13.405 hp

One metric horsepower is equal to 0.73549875 kilowatts:

1 hp(M) = 0.73549875 kW

So the power conversion of kilowatts to horsepower is given by:

P(hp) = P(kW) / 0.73549875

Convert 10 kW to metric horsepower:

P(hp) = 10 kW / 0.73549875 = 13.596 hp

For more information on horsepower, visit the Wikipedia page on Horsepower.

Kilowatts [kW]	Mechanical Horsepower [hp(I)]	Electric Horsepower [hp(E)]	Metric Horsepower [hp(M)]
1 kW	1.341 hp	1.340 hp	1.360 hp
2 kW	2.682 hp	2.681 hp	2.719 hp
3 kW	4.023 hp	4.021 hp	4.079 hp
4 kW	5.364 hp	5.362 hp	5.438 hp
5 kW	6.705 hp	6.702 hp	6.798 hp
10 kW	13.410 hp	13.405 hp	13.596 hp
20 kW	26.820 hp	26.810 hp	27.192 hp
30 kW	40.231 hp	40.214 hp	40.789 hp
40 kW	53.641 hp	53.619 hp	54.385 hp
50 kW	67.051 hp	67.024 hp	67.981 hp
100 kW	134.022 hp	134.048 hp	135.962 hp
200 kW	268.204 hp	268.097 hp	271.924 hp
300 kW	402.307 hp	402.145 hp	407.886 hp
400 kW	536.409 hp	536.193 hp	543.849 hp
500 kW	670.511 hp	670.241 hp	679.811 hp

Manish Kumar

Manish holds a B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) and an M.Tech in Power Systems, with over 10 years of experience in Metro Rail Systems, specializing in advanced rail infrastructure. He is also a NASM-certified fitness and nutrition coach with more than a decade of experience in weightlifting and fat loss coaching. With expertise in gym-based training, lifting techniques, and biomechanics, Manish combines his technical mindset with his passion for fitness.