How do you convert Kilowatts to Horsepower (mechanical)?

Multiply the Kilowatts value by 1.341022 to get the equivalent in Horsepower (mechanical). The conversion is linear, so the same factor applies to any value.

1 kW equals 1.341022 hp. The inverse is 1 hp = 0.7456999 kW.

Convert Kilowatts to Horsepower (mechanical)

Kilowatts → Horsepower (mechanical)

From

kW × 1.341022 = hp hp × 0.7456999 = kW

To convert kilowatts (kW) to horsepower (mechanical) (hp), multiply the kilowatts value by 1.341022. One kilowatts equals 1.341022 horsepower (mechanical); one horsepower (mechanical) equals 0.7456999 kilowatts. The conversion is a linear scaling with no offset, so the same factor applies to any value.