Kilowatt to Horsepower
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kilowatt to horsepower Conversion Table
| kilowatt (kW) | horsepower (hp) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.01 kW | → | 0.0134102209 hp |
| 0.1 kW | → | 0.134102209 hp |
| 1.0 kW | → | 1.3410220896 hp |
| 2.0 kW | → | 2.6820441792 hp |
| 3.0 kW | → | 4.0230662688 hp |
| 5.0 kW | → | 6.705110448 hp |
| 10.0 kW | → | 13.410220896 hp |
| 20.0 kW | → | 26.8204417919 hp |
| 30.0 kW | → | 40.2306626879 hp |
| 50.0 kW | → | 67.0511044798 hp |
| 100.0 kW | → | 134.1022089596 hp |
| 1000.0 kW | → | 1341.022089596 hp |
Example Conversion
To convert from kilowatt to horsepower, multiply by 1.3410220896.
For example: 22 kilowatt = 22 × 1.3410220896 = 29.5024859711 horsepower
Unit History
About kilowatt
The kilowatt bundles 1,000 watts into a convenient scale for appliances, motors, and photovoltaic arrays. It has become the default rating unit for household electricity use.
About horsepower
Horsepower was devised in the 18th century by James Watt to market steam engines. Though somewhat archaic, it persists in automotive and mechanical engineering contexts.