Convert 3 Kilowatt (kW) to Horsepower (Mech) (hp).

3 Kilowatt equals 4.023066 Horsepower (Mech). Multiply 3 by 1.3410220896.

3 Kilowatt to Horsepower (Mech)

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3 kW = 4.023066 hp

Formula:

hp = kW × 1.3410220896

With your value: 3 kW = 4.02306627 hp

How big is that?

Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in kilowatt so you can sanity-check the result.

LED bulb (1/3.3e+2 your value)0.00900 kW

Laptop (1/46 your value)0.0650 kW

Microwave oven (1/3.0 your value)1.00 kW

Electric kettle (1.0× your value)3.00 kW

Your value3.00 kW

Family car engine (30× your value)90.0 kW

Other Kilowatt to Horsepower (Mech) conversions

1 kW to hp 2 kW to hp 4 kW to hp 5 kW to hp 6 kW to hp 7 kW to hp 8 kW to hp Full Kilowatt to Horsepower (Mech) converter

Kilowatt to Horsepower (Mech) Conversion Table

Kilowatt (kW)	Horsepower (Mech) (hp)
0.5	0.670511
1	1.341022
2	2.682044
5	6.70511
10	13.410221
15	20.115331
20	26.820442
25	33.525552
50	67.051104
100	134.102209
250	335.255522
500	670.511045
1000	1,341.02209

Horsepower (Mech) to Kilowatt Conversion Table

Horsepower (Mech) (hp)	Kilowatt (kW)
0.5	0.37285
1	0.7457
2	1.4914
5	3.728499
10	7.456999
15	11.185498
20	14.913997
25	18.642497
50	37.284994
100	74.569987
250	186.424968
500	372.849936
1000	745.699872

Where these values come from

Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.

Kilowatt (kW)

Power

Exact conversion

Derived from the watt (1 W = 1 J/s).

Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01

Horsepower (Mech) (hp)

Power

Exact conversion

Mechanical horsepower is exactly 550 ft·lbf/s = 745.699 871 582 270 22 W.

Metric horsepower (PS) is 735.498 75 W — about 1.4 % lower.

Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01

How to Convert Kilowatt to Horsepower (Mech)

To convert from Kilowatt (kW) to Horsepower (Mech) (hp), multiply the value by 1.3410220896.

Formula: hp = kW × 1.3410220896

Reverse: kW = hp × 0.7456998716

Step-by-Step Example

Start with your value in Kilowatt. For example: 5 kW
Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 1.3410220896
The result is: 6.70511 hp

About Kilowatt

The kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power. One kilowatt equals 1000 watts. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other power unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.

Common uses: power calculations, engineering and science, education.

About Horsepower (Mech)

The horsepower (mech) (hp) is a unit of power. One horsepower (mech) equals 745.6998716 watts. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other power unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.

Common uses: power calculations, engineering and science, education.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3 Kilowatt in Horsepower (Mech)?

3 Kilowatt equals 4.023066 Horsepower (Mech).

How many Horsepower (Mech) are in 1 Kilowatt?

There are exactly 1.3410220896 Horsepower (Mech) in 1 Kilowatt. This means the conversion factor from Kilowatt to Horsepower (Mech) is 1.3410220896.

What is the formula to convert Kilowatt to Horsepower (Mech)?

The formula to convert Kilowatt to Horsepower (Mech) is: hp = kW × 1.3410220896. For example, to convert 10 Kilowatt to Horsepower (Mech), you would multiply 10 by 1.3410220896.

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