Mechanical factor
1.34102
Most common general-purpose conversion factor.
Focused Tool Page
kWs to Horsepower Formula Calculator
This formula-focused page keeps the same conversion workflow as the home tool but centers the manual equation, the kW to HP multiplier, and the differences between the common horsepower standards.
Metric factor
1.35962
Useful when a motor or pump sheet uses metric horsepower.
Quick formula
HP = kW x factor
Choose the factor that matches the standard on the spec sheet.
Formula tool
Use this page when you want the formula and multiplier front and center instead of just a quick answer.
Mechanical HP
1 kW = 1.34102 HP
Metric HP
1 kW = 1.35962 HP
Electrical HP
1 kW = 1.34048 HP
Formula
HP = kW x factor
Default
Mechanical horsepower
Precision
Rounded to 3 decimals
How to use the kws to horsepower formula calculator
The page keeps the same simple flow as the main converter, but the inputs, reference text, and table are tuned to this specific conversion job.
Step 1
Enter the kW value
Start with the kilowatt rating from the machine, motor, generator, or equipment spec.
Step 2
Match the horsepower standard
Pick mechanical, metric, or electrical horsepower so the multiplier matches the source you are comparing against.
Step 3
Apply the formula
The tool multiplies the kW value by the selected factor and shows the result rounded to three decimals.
Input
Kilowatts (kW)
Process
Multiply by the selected factor
Output
Horsepower (HP)
kw to hp multiplier chart
These common reference values make the manual formula easy to double-check.
| Kilowatts (kW) | Mechanical HP | Metric HP | Electrical HP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 kW | 0.67 HP | 0.68 HP | 0.67 HP |
| 0.75 kW | 1.01 HP | 1.02 HP | 1.01 HP |
| 1 kW | 1.34 HP | 1.36 HP | 1.34 HP |
| 1.5 kW | 2.01 HP | 2.04 HP | 2.01 HP |
| 2.2 kW | 2.95 HP | 2.99 HP | 2.95 HP |
| 5 kW | 6.71 HP | 6.80 HP | 6.70 HP |
| 7.5 kW | 10.06 HP | 10.20 HP | 10.05 HP |
| 15 kW | 20.12 HP | 20.39 HP | 20.11 HP |
| 75 kW | 100.58 HP | 101.97 HP | 100.54 HP |
FAQ
kWs to Horsepower Formula Calculator FAQ
What is the kW to HP formula? +
For forward conversion, horsepower equals kilowatts multiplied by the factor for the horsepower standard you are using.
What is the standard kW to HP multiplier? +
Mechanical horsepower uses 1.34102, metric horsepower uses 1.35962, and electrical horsepower uses 1.34048.
Why are there different formula results? +
Horsepower is not a single universal standard, so the final number changes slightly depending on whether you choose mechanical, metric, or electrical horsepower.
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