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Convert kilowatts (kW) to horsepower (hp) or back with this tool—great for automotive specs, machinery, or energy assessments!
Kilowatts (kW) are a metric unit of power, equal to 1,000 watts. Horsepower (hp) is an imperial unit, where 1 kW equals approximately 1.34102209 hp.
Horsepower was coined by James Watt in the 18th century to compare steam engines to horses. Kilowatts emerged with the metric system in the 1790s in France.
Kilowatts are standard globally for electrical and mechanical power. Horsepower is common in the US and UK for engines, especially in automotive contexts.
Multiply kW by 1.34102209 to get hp. For example, 75 kW × 1.34102209 = 100.57665675 hp (~100.58 hp).
Yes, it uses the standard mechanical horsepower (1 hp = 745.699872 W), where 1 kW = 1.34102209 hp.
Yes! Toggle the button to switch from kW to hp or hp to kW.