CONVERT KILOWATTS TO HORSEPOWER
Accurate kW to HP converter. Convert power units instantly with extreme precision.
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What is a Kilowatt (kW)?
Definition: A kilowatt is 1,000 watts. The watt is the SI unit of power, equal to one joule per second.
History: Named after Scottish inventor James Watt, adopted into the SI system in 1960.
Current use: Standard unit for measuring electrical power worldwide, used for motors, appliances, and power generation.
What is Horsepower (HP)?
Definition: Mechanical horsepower equals 745.699872 watts. One HP is approximately the power of one horse.
History: Coined by James Watt in the late 18th century to market steam engines by comparing them to horses.
Current use: Commonly used to rate vehicle engines and motors, especially in the United States and automotive industry.
Kilowatts to Horsepower Conversion
| Kilowatts | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kw | 0.0134102209 hp |
| 0.1 kw | 0.1341022089 hp |
| 1 kw | 1.3410220888 hp |
| 2 kw | 2.6820441777 hp |
| 3 kw | 4.0230662665 hp |
| 5 kw | 6.7051104442 hp |
| 10 kw | 13.4102208884 hp |
| 20 kw | 26.8204417769 hp |
| 50 kw | 67.0511044422 hp |
| 100 kw | 134.1022088844 hp |
| 1000 kw | 1341.0220888438 hp |
HP = kW × 1.34102209
HP = kW ÷ 0.745699872
Example Conversion
100 kW = 100 × 1.34102209 = 134.1 HP