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Kilowatt to Horsepower (Electric) Converter

Converts kilowatt to horsepower (electric) for power.

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Result

1.340483 hp_E

1 kW = 1.340483 hp_E

Also equals

1,000W
1.341022hp
0.001MW
3,412.141635BTU/h

Conversion formula

hp_E = kW × 1.34048257373

1 kilowatt equals 1.3404826 horsepower (electric).

Kilowatt to Horsepower (Electric) table

Kilowatt (kW)Horsepower (Electric) (hp_E)
0.010.01340483
0.10.13404826
11.34048257
22.68096515
34.02144772
56.70241287
1013.40482574
2026.80965147
5067.02412869
100134.04825737
1,0001,340.48257373

About this conversion

This converter uses the displayed definition for kilowatt and its recognized relationship to horsepower (electric). Calculations retain full precision internally, and only the visible result is rounded. You can swap the conversion direction without changing the underlying standard.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert kilowatts to horsepower (electric)s?+

Enter the kilowatts value in the converter. The result uses the defined factor 1.34048257373 and is rounded only for display.

Does the converter keep full precision?+

Yes. Calculations retain high precision throughout each step, while the visible result is rounded for readability.

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