Kilowatts to Horsepower Converter

Kilowatts to Horsepower Converter

Horsepower
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Watts
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1 kW = 1.34102 hp · 1 kW = 1000 W

How to convert kilowatts to horsepower

To convert kilowatts to horsepower, multiply by 1.34102. For example, 100 kW × 1.34102 = 134.102 hp. Going the other way, multiply horsepower by 0.7457 to get kilowatts.

To convert kilowatts to watts, multiply by 1000. So 100 kW × 1000 = 100,000 watts.

1 kilowatt = 1.34102 horsepower = 1000 watts. This conversion is commonly needed when comparing car engine specs between US and European markets, or when evaluating electric vehicle performance.

Kilowatts to horsepower conversion table

Kilowatts (kW) Horsepower (hp) Common reference
10 kW13.410 hpsmall motor
50 kW67.051 hpsmall EV motor
75 kW100.577 hpeconomy car
100 kW134.102 hpmid-size car
150 kW201.153 hpperformance car
200 kW268.204 hpsports car
300 kW402.306 hpsupercar
500 kW670.510 hphypercar
1000 kW1341.02 hpextreme hypercar

Frequently asked questions

How many horsepower is 1 kilowatt?
1 kilowatt = 1.34102 horsepower = 1000 watts.
How many horsepower is 150 kW?
150 kW = 201.153 hp. Calculation: 150 × 1.34102 = 201.15 hp.
How many kW is 200 horsepower?
200 hp = 149.14 kW. Calculation: 200 × 0.7457 = 149.14 kW.
How many horsepower is a Tesla Model 3?
The Tesla Model 3 Long Range produces approximately 283 kW = 379 hp. The Performance version produces approximately 340 kW = 456 hp.
How many horsepower is 250 kW?
250 kW = 335.255 hp. Calculation: 250 × 1.34102 = 335.26 hp.