Formula
hp = kW × 1.34102 kW = hp × 0.7457
Worked example: 100 kW × 1.34102 = 134.102 hp.
Conversion table: kW to hp
| kW | hp | PS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.34102 | 1.35962 |
| 5 | 6.70511 | 6.79811 |
| 10 | 13.4102 | 13.5962 |
| 50 | 67.0511 | 67.9811 |
| 75 | 100.577 | 101.972 |
| 100 | 134.102 | 135.962 |
| 150 | 201.153 | 203.943 |
| 200 | 268.204 | 271.924 |
| 250 | 335.256 | 339.905 |
| 500 | 670.511 | 679.811 |
| 1000 | 1341.02 | 1359.62 |
Conversion table: hp to kW
| hp | kW |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.7457 |
| 5 | 3.7285 |
| 10 | 7.457 |
| 50 | 37.285 |
| 75 | 55.9275 |
| 100 | 74.57 |
| 150 | 111.855 |
| 200 | 149.14 |
| 250 | 186.425 |
| 500 | 372.85 |
| 1000 | 745.7 |
FAQ
How do I convert kW to hp?
Multiply by 1.34102. To go back, multiply by 0.7457.
What is the difference between hp and PS?
Mechanical horsepower is 745.7 W and metric horsepower (PS, CV, ch) is 735.5 W, about 1.4 % smaller. Car makers in Europe quote PS.
How do I convert hp to kW?
Multiply by 0.7457. A 150 hp engine is 111.9 kW.
Where can I convert other power units?
The power unit converter converts between every unit of power on the site.