1 kW = 1.341 hp
1 kW is 1.341 hp. To convert kilowatts to horsepower, multiply by 1.34102. Change the number below for any other value.
- The same number of horsepower in kilowatts
- 0.7457 kW
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Kilowatts to horsepower near 1 kW
How it is worked out
Horsepower = kilowatts × 1.34102
1 kW = 1.34102 hp
1 kW × 1.34102 = 1.341 hp
Good to know
In your head: 1 × 1.3 ≈ 1.3 hp.
In metric horsepower (PS or CV, as on many European and Asian car spec sheets), 1 kW is 1.36 PS.
Questions people ask
How many hp is 1 kW?
1 kW is 1.341 hp.
How do I convert kilowatts to horsepower?
Multiply by 1.34102. For example, 1 kW × 1.34102 = 1.341 hp.