Kilowatts to Mechanical Horsepower Converter (kW to hp)
Convert Kilowatts to Mechanical Horsepower instantly, with the exact formula and a quick-reference table.
100 Kilowatts
= 134.102209 Mechanical Horsepower
100 Kilowatts
- 100000 Watts
- 0.1 Megawatts
- 134.102209 Mechanical Horsepower
Formula
Mechanical Horsepower = Kilowatts × 1.3410220896
Worked example: 100 kW × 1.3410220896 = 134.102209 hp
Quick reference
| kW | hp |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.341022 |
| 5 | 6.70511 |
| 10 | 13.410221 |
| 50 | 67.051104 |
| 100 | 134.102209 |
| 200 | 268.204418 |
About these units
- Kilowatt (kW)
- One thousand watts — the standard metric unit for engine and appliance power.
- Mechanical Horsepower (hp)
- Defined as exactly 550 foot-pounds-force per second — distinct from metric horsepower.