Kilowatts to Mechanical horsepower formula
mechanical horsepower = kilowatts × 1.34102
Multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.34102 to get mechanical horsepower. To go the other way, multiply by 0.7457 instead, or use the hp to kw converter.
Kilowatts to Mechanical horsepower conversion table
Common kw to hp values, rounded for reading. The converter above keeps full precision.
| Kilowatts | Mechanical horsepower |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.34102 hp |
| 10 kW | 13.4102 hp |
| 50 kW | 67.0511 hp |
| 100 kW | 134.102 hp |
| 250 kW | 335.256 hp |
| 500 kW | 670.511 hp |
| 750 kW | 1,005.77 hp |
| 1,000 kW | 1,341.02 hp |
| 1,500 kW | 2,011.53 hp |
| 2,000 kW | 2,682.04 hp |
| 5,000 kW | 6,705.11 hp |
| 10,000 kW | 13,410.2 hp |
| 12,000 kW | 16,092.3 hp |
| 18,000 kW | 24,138.4 hp |
| 24,000 kW | 32,184.5 hp |
Worked example
To convert 500 kW to mechanical horsepower, multiply by 1.34102: the result is 670.511 hp. Mechanical horsepower and metric horsepower are different units. BTU per hour is a power rate; BTU by itself is energy.
Frequently asked questions
How many mechanical horsepower are in a kilowatt?
One kilowatt equals 1.34102 mechanical horsepower (1 kW = 1.34102 hp).
What is 500 kilowatts in mechanical horsepower?
500 kW converts to 670.511 hp. Enter any other value in the converter above to see it recalculated instantly.
How do I convert mechanical horsepower back to kilowatts?
Reverse the calculation: one mechanical horsepower equals 0.7457 kilowatts. You can also swap the units in the converter or open the hp to kw page.
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