Kilowatts to Horsepower
Convert kilowatts to mechanical horsepower for engine power, motor ratings, automotive specs, and equipment comparisons.
How to convert kW to mechanical hp
To convert a value from kilowatts (kW) to mechanical horsepower (mechanical hp), enter the number in the converter above. Use the swap control if you need the reverse direction.
x is the source value in kW; y is the result in mechanical hp.
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Quick answers for common kW to mechanical hp values are available from the related conversion pages.
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Common conversion table
Quick reference table for common kW to mechanical hp values:
| kW | mechanical hp |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.341022 |
| 5 | 6.70511 |
| 10 | 13.410221 |
| 50 | 67.051104 |
| 100 | 134.102209 |
| 1,000 | 1,341.022089 |
About kilowatts
Kilowatt (kW) — One kilowatt is exactly 1,000 watts.
Common uses: Kilowatts are used for motor power, vehicle power ratings, generators, appliance power, and electrical system sizing.
About mechanical horsepower
Mechanical horsepower (mechanical hp) — One mechanical horsepower is 745.699872 watts. This is the common US/imperial horsepower used for engines and motors.
Common uses: Mechanical horsepower is used for engine output, motor ratings, automotive specs, pumps, compressors, and machinery comparisons.
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