Convert Kilowatts (kW) to Horsepower (metric) (hp(M))

1 kilowatt equals 1.35962 horsepower (metric).

Formula: hp(M) = kW × 1.35962

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How to Convert Kilowatt to Horsepower (metric)

1 kilowatt = 1.35962 horsepower (metric)

Horsepower (metric) = Kilowatt × 1.35962

Example: 1 kW × 1.35962 = 1.35962 hp(M)

Reverse Conversion

To convert horsepower (metric) back to kilowatts:

  • Remember, 1 horsepower (metric) equals 0.735499 kilowatts.
  • To convert 1.35962 hp(M) to kW, multiply 1.35962 x 0.735499, resulting in 1 kW.

Common Kilowatt to Horsepower (metric) Conversions

Kilowatt to Horsepower (metric) (Part 1)
Kilowatt to Horsepower (metric) common conversions part 1
Kilowatt Horsepower (metric) Actions
1 kilowatt 1.35962 horsepower (metric)
5 kilowatts 6.79811 horsepower (metric)
10 kilowatts 13.5962 horsepower (metric)
25 kilowatts 33.9905 horsepower (metric)
Kilowatt to Horsepower (metric) (Part 2)
Kilowatt to Horsepower (metric) common conversions part 2
Kilowatt Horsepower (metric) Actions
50 kilowatts 67.9811 horsepower (metric)
100 kilowatts 135.962 horsepower (metric)
500 kilowatts 679.811 horsepower (metric)
1000 kilowatts 1359.62 horsepower (metric)

Kilowatts to horsepower (metric) Conversion Table

Reference table with common kilowatts to horsepower (metric) conversions. All values calculated with high precision.

Kilowatts to Horsepower (metric) Table
0.0001 to 12

Kilowatts to horsepower (metric) conversion table, values from 0.0001 to 0.5
Kilowatts Horsepower (metric) Actions
0.0001 kW 0.000135962 hp(M)
0.00025 kW 0.000339905 hp(M)
0.0005 kW 0.000679811 hp(M)
0.001 kW 0.00135962 hp(M)
0.0025 kW 0.00339905 hp(M)
0.005 kW 0.00679811 hp(M)
0.01 kW 0.0135962 hp(M)
0.025 kW 0.0339905 hp(M)
0.05 kW 0.0679811 hp(M)
0.1 kW 0.135962 hp(M)
14 kW 0.339905 hp(M)
12 kW 0.679811 hp(M)

Kilowatts to Horsepower (metric) Table
1 to 100000

Kilowatts to horsepower (metric) conversion table, values from 1 to 100000
Kilowatts Horsepower (metric) Actions
1 kW 1.35962 hp(M)
2 12 kW 3.39905 hp(M)
5 kW 6.79811 hp(M)
10 kW 13.5962 hp(M)
25 kW 33.9905 hp(M)
50 kW 67.9811 hp(M)
100 kW 135.962 hp(M)
250 kW 339.905 hp(M)
500 kW 679.811 hp(M)
1000 kW 1359.62 hp(M)
2500 kW 3399.05 hp(M)
5000 kW 6798.11 hp(M)
10000 kW 13596.2 hp(M)
25000 kW 33990.5 hp(M)
50000 kW 67981.1 hp(M)
100000 kW 135962 hp(M)

Horsepower (metric) to Kilowatts Table
0.001 to 5

Horsepower (metric) to kilowatts conversion table, values from 0.001 to 5
Horsepower (metric) Kilowatts Actions
0.001 hp(M) 0.000735499 kW
0.0025 hp(M) 0.00183875 kW
0.005 hp(M) 0.00367749 kW
0.01 hp(M) 0.00735499 kW
0.025 hp(M) 0.0183875 kW
0.05 hp(M) 0.0367749 kW
0.1 hp(M) 0.0735499 kW
14 hp(M) 0.183875 kW
12 hp(M) 0.367749 kW
1 hp(M) 0.735499 kW
2 12 hp(M) 1.83875 kW
5 hp(M) 3.67749 kW

Horsepower (metric) to Kilowatts Table
10 to 1000000

Horsepower (metric) to kilowatts conversion table, values from 10 to 1000000
Horsepower (metric) Kilowatts Actions
10 hp(M) 7.35499 kW
25 hp(M) 18.3875 kW
50 hp(M) 36.7749 kW
100 hp(M) 73.5499 kW
250 hp(M) 183.875 kW
500 hp(M) 367.749 kW
1000 hp(M) 735.499 kW
2500 hp(M) 1838.75 kW
5000 hp(M) 3677.49 kW
10000 hp(M) 7354.99 kW
25000 hp(M) 18387.5 kW
50000 hp(M) 36774.9 kW
100000 hp(M) 73549.9 kW
250000 hp(M) 183875 kW
500000 hp(M) 367749 kW
1000000 hp(M) 735499 kW

Definition of Kilowatt

Definition
SI multiple equal to one thousand watts.
Exact factor
1 kW = 10³ W
Sources
BIPM — SI Brochure

Definition of Horsepower (metric)

Definition
Metric horsepower based on lifting 75 kgf one meter per second.
Exact factor
1 hp (metric) = 735.49875 W
Sources
Wikipedia — Metric horsepower

About the Kilowatt

Facts & Uses

  • Standard power rating in electrical systems and appliances.
  • Used for electric vehicle motors, solar panels, and power plants.
  • 1 kW = 1000 W ≈ 1.341 hp.

Curiosities

  • Household appliances typically consume hundreds to thousands of watts.
  • Electricity bills are based on energy in kilowatt-hours (kWh).

About the Horsepower

Facts & Uses

  • Traditional power unit used in automotive engines, pumps, and motors.
  • Varies slightly by region (mechanical, metric, boiler, water, electric).
  • 1 hp ≈ 0.746 kW — equivalent to the work of lifting 550 pounds one foot per second.

Curiosities

  • Coined by James Watt to market early steam engines.
  • Still used for marketing despite SI replacement by kilowatts.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many horsepower (metric) are in one kilowatt?

One kilowatt equals 1.35962 horsepower (metric). To convert, multiply the kilowatt value by 1.35962. For the reverse, divide the horsepower (metric) value by 1.35962 (or multiply by 0.735499).

What is 0.37 kilowatts in horsepower (metric)?

0.37 kilowatts = 0.50306 horsepower (metric). This is one of the most commonly searched conversions for this pair.

How precise is the kilowatt-to-horsepower (metric) conversion?

The factor 1.35962 is accurate to 6 significant figures, derived from international measurement standards. Our calculator uses full precision internally.

Looking for the reverse? Convert Horsepower (metric) to Kilowatt

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Conversion factors verified against NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000-4 Based on SI base units (W = J/s, BIPM). Last reviewed: April 2026
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