Convert Kilowatts to Horsepower (mechanical)
Kilowatts → Horsepower (mechanical)
kW × 1.341022 = hp
hp × 0.7456999 = kW
To convert kilowatts (kW) to horsepower (mechanical) (hp), multiply the kilowatts value by 1.341022. 1 kW = 1.341022 hp, and 1 hp = 0.7456999 kW. The conversion is a linear scaling with no offset, so the same factor applies to any value.
Going the other way? Convert hp to kW.
kW to hp table
| Kilowatts (kW) | Horsepower (mechanical) (hp) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kW | 0.1341022 hp |
| 0.5 kW | 0.670511 hp |
| 1 kW | 1.341022 hp |
| 2 kW | 2.682044 hp |
| 5 kW | 6.70511 hp |
| 10 kW | 13.41022 hp |
| 20 kW | 26.82044 hp |
| 50 kW | 67.0511 hp |
| 100 kW | 134.1022 hp |
| 500 kW | 670.511 hp |
| 1000 kW | 1341.022 hp |
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Common power ranges
Typical real-world values (kW)
| Application | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Small servo motor | 0.05 – 0.75 kW |
| Mid-range servo motor | 0.75 – 7.5 kW |
| Large industrial motor | 7.5 – 75 kW |
| Heavy industrial drive | 75 – 1,000 kW |
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