Convert Kilowatts (kW) to Horsepower (hp)
Enter a value below to convert Kilowatts (kW) to Horsepower (hp).
Conversion:
1 Kilowatts (kW) = 1.3410220888 Horsepower (hp)
How to Convert Kilowatts (kW) to Horsepower (hp)
1 kw = 1.3410220888 hp
1 hp = 0.745699872 kw
Example: convert 15 Kilowatts (kW) to Horsepower (hp):
25 kw = 33.525552221 hp
Kilowatts (kW) to Horsepower (hp) Conversion Table
| Kilowatts (kW) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kw | 0.013410220888 hp |
| 0.1 kw | 0.13410220888 hp |
| 1 kw | 1.3410220888 hp |
| 2 kw | 2.6820441777 hp |
| 3 kw | 4.0230662665 hp |
| 5 kw | 6.7051104442 hp |
| 10 kw | 13.410220888 hp |
| 20 kw | 26.820441777 hp |
| 50 kw | 67.051104442 hp |
| 100 kw | 134.10220888 hp |
| 1000 kw | 1341.0220888 hp |
Kilowatts (kW)
Definition
A kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts. It is commonly used to express moderate to large power outputs.
History
The kilowatt became widely used with the expansion of electrical power distribution in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It provided a practical scale for describing household and industrial electricity usage.
Current use
Kilowatts are the standard unit for rating household appliances, electric vehicle motors, solar panel systems, and small to medium generators. Home electricity consumption is often measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh).
Horsepower (hp)
Definition
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power originally defined by James Watt as approximately 550 foot-pounds per second or about 745.7 watts.
History
James Watt coined the term 'horsepower' in the 1780s to market his improved steam engines by comparing their output to draft horses. Despite being over 240 years old, the unit remains in widespread use.
Current use
Horsepower is the standard unit for rating internal combustion engines, electric motors, and machinery in the United States, United Kingdom, and many other countries. Car specifications, lawnmowers, and industrial pumps all use hp.