kW to BHP converter (kW to BHP)
Convert kW (kW) to BHP (BHP) with this free calculator. Type a value, press Convert, and the page applies the same factor shown in the formula below — no rounded shortcut, and nothing is stored on a server.
How to convert kW to BHP
1 kilowatt (kW) is equal to 1.3410222081 brake horsepower (BHP).
P(BHP) = P(kW) × 1.3410222081
Multiply the power in kW by 1.3410222081:
Example: Convert 100 kW to BHP:
P(BHP) = 100 × 1.3410222081 = 134.10222081 BHP
What is a kW?
The kW (kW) is the starting or target unit on this page. Use the calculator above to convert values without looking up the factor by hand.
What is a BHP?
The BHP (BHP) is the starting or target unit on this page. Use the calculator above to convert values without looking up the factor by hand.
This page converts power from kW into BHP. One kW equals 1.341022208 BHP.
kW to BHP conversion table
Common kW values and the matching BHP result, calculated with the same factor as the widget. Highlight a nearby row if you want a quick check without entering a number.
| kW (kW) | BHP (BHP) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.341022208 BHP |
| 5 kW | 6.705111041 BHP |
| 10 kW | 13.410222081 BHP |
| 20 kW | 26.820444162 BHP |
| 50 kW | 67.051110405 BHP |
| 100 kW | 134.10222081 BHP |
| 200 kW | 268.20444162 BHP |
| 500 kW | 670.51110405 BHP |
How this calculator works
The form on this page is a kW-to-BHP converter. After you enter a number, JavaScript multiplies or rearranges it with the published conversion factor and writes the BHP result in the output box. The step-by-step panel repeats the arithmetic so you can copy it into homework or a spreadsheet.
Reviewed by Hamsen, founder of GigaTables and a biology engineer. See the about page for how formulas are checked before a tool is published.
FAQ
How many BHP are in 1 kW?
1 kW = 1.341022208 BHP.
How do I convert kW to BHP?
Multiply the power in kW by 1.3410222081:
Is this kW to BHP converter free?
Yes. GigaTables calculators are free to use in a browser. You do not need an account, and the values you type are not uploaded.