Convert Kilowatt to Horsepower (kW to hp)
kW to hp Conversion Table
| kW [kW] | hp [hp] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.01341021858656 |
| 0.1 | 0.13410218586563 |
| 1 | 1.3410218586563 |
| 10 | 13.41021858656296 |
| 50 | 67.0510929328148 |
| 100 | 134.10218586562959 |
| 500 | 670.51092932814799 |
| 1,000 | 1,341.02185865629599 |
| 5,000 | 6,705.10929328147995 |
| 10,000 | 13,410.2185865629599 |
Kilowatt (kW) - Definition
Kilowatt (kW) is a metric prefix multiple of the Watt (W). 1 kW = 1,000 W.
Kilowatt (kW) - History/origin
The prefix "kW" was adopted as part of the metric system to denote multiples and submultiples of base units.
Kilowatt (kW) - Current use
It is widely used in countries that have adopted the metric system.
Horsepower (hp) - Definition
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of Power. 1 hp = 745.7 W
Horsepower (hp) - History/origin
The horsepower has been historically used in the imperial and US customary measurement systems.
Horsepower (hp) - Current use
It is primarily used in the United States and a few other countries.
How to Convert Kilowatt to Horsepower
1 Kilowatt (kW) = 1.3410218586563 Horsepower (hp)
1 Horsepower (hp) = 0.7457 Kilowatt (kW)
Example: Convert 15 Kilowatt (kW) to Horsepower (hp):
15 kW = 20.11532787984444 hp
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