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Kilowatt to Electric Horsepower Converter
Convert Kilowatt to Electric Horsepower instantly — live results with exact conversion factors.
Answer
1 kilowatt = 1.340482574 electric horsepower. To convert kW to hp (electric), multiply by 1.340482574.
Quick Reference Table
| Kilowatt (kW) | Electric Horsepower (hp (electric)) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.34048257 |
| 2 | 2.68096515 |
| 5 | 6.70241287 |
| 10 | 13.4048257 |
| 20 | 26.8096515 |
| 50 | 67.0241287 |
| 100 | 134.048257 |
| 250 | 335.120643 |
| 500 | 670.241287 |
| 1000 | 1340.482574 |
Formula
Convert Kilowatt (kW) to Electric Horsepower (hp (electric)) using the relationship:
hp (electric) = kW × 1.340482574
How to Convert
- Take the value in kilowatts (kW).
- Multiply it by 1.340482574 (the conversion factor from kW to hp (electric)).
- The result is the equivalent value in electric horsepower (hp (electric)).
- Example: 1 kW = 1.34048257 hp (electric).
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FAQ
▸ How many electric horsepower are in 1 kilowatt?
1 Kilowatt equals 1.34048257 electric horsepower. Multiply by 1.340482574 to convert kW to hp (electric).
▸ What is the formula to convert kilowatt to electric horsepower?
Multiply the value in kilowatts by 1.340482574 to get electric horsepower. Formula: hp (electric) = kW × 1.340482574.
▸ How do I convert kilowatts to electric horsepower easily?
Enter your value in the converter at the top of this page — the electric horsepower result updates live as you type. You can also multiply by 1.340482574 directly.