Kilowatts (kW) to horsepower (hp)

1 kilowatt = 1.34102 horsepower

To convert kilowatts to horsepower, multiply the power in kilowatts by the conversion factor 1.34102.

The conversion formula is :
horsepower = kilowatts × 1.34102

Here's the calculation to convert 1 kW to hp :
1 kilowatt × 1.34102 = 1.34102 horsepower

Therefore, 1 kilowatt is equal to 1.34102 horsepower

The kilowatt is a unit of power in the metric system, equal to 1000 watts. It is commonly used to measure electrical power, engine output, and energy consumption. The kilowatt is abbreviated using the symbol kW (e.g. 1 kW).

The horsepower is a unit of power used to measure the rate of doing work, especially in engines and mechanical systems. The mechanical horsepower is defined as exactly 745.7 watts and is the most commonly used form in the US and UK. Other variants include the metric horsepower which is equal to approximately 735.5 watts, and the electrical horsepower which is equal to 746 watts. The horsepower is abbreviated using the symbol hp (e.g. 1.34102 hp).