Convert kilowatts to imperial horsepower

kW
1 kilowatt ≈
1.341 imperial horsepower
* rounded result

How to convert kilowatts to imperial horsepower

To convert kilowatts to imperial horsepower, multiply a kilowatts value by 1.3410220896.

Formula hp = kW × 1.3410220896

Example: Convert 10 kilowatts to imperial horsepower Calculations: 10 kW × 1.3410220896 ≈ 13.41 hp

Kilowatt (kW)

The kilowatt is a unit of power, defined as 1000 watts. One kilowatt is approximately equal to 1.341 imperial horsepower.

Imperial horsepower (hp)

The imperial horsepower is an imperial system unit of power, defined as the energy required to lift 33000 pounds by one foot in one minute. One imperial horsepower is approximately equal to 745.7 watts.

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