Kilowatt to Horsepower (Boiler) Converter

Power Converter

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0.101942

1 kW = 0.101942 hp (S)

Formula:

hp (S) = kW × 0.101941995

With your value: 1 kW = 0.101942 hp (S)

How big is that?

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

LED bulb (1/1.1e+2 your value)0.00900 kW

Laptop (1/15 your value)0.0650 kW

Microwave oven (1.0× your value)1.00 kW

Your value1.00 kW

Electric kettle (3.0× your value)3.00 kW

Family car engine (90× your value)90.0 kW

Other Kilowatt to Horsepower (Boiler) conversions

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Kilowatt to Horsepower (Boiler) Conversion Table

Kilowatt (kW)	Horsepower (Boiler) (hp (S))
0.5	0.050971
1	0.101942
2	0.203884
5	0.50971
10	1.01942
15	1.52913
20	2.03884
25	2.54855
50	5.0971
100	10.1942
250	25.485499
500	50.970998
1000	101.941995

Horsepower (Boiler) to Kilowatt Conversion Table

Horsepower (Boiler) (hp (S))	Kilowatt (kW)
0.5	4.90475
1	9.8095
2	19.619
5	49.0475
10	98.095
15	147.1425
20	196.19
25	245.2375
50	490.475
100	980.95
250	2,452.375
500	4,904.75
1000	9,809.5

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 (Boiler) (hp (S))

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

How to Convert Kilowatt to Horsepower (Boiler)

To convert from Kilowatt (kW) to Horsepower (Boiler) (hp (S)), multiply the value by 0.101941995.

Formula: hp (S) = kW × 0.101941995

Reverse: kW = hp (S) × 9.8095

Step-by-Step Example

Start with your value in Kilowatt. For example: 5 kW
Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 0.101941995
The result is: 0.50971 hp (S)

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 (Boiler)

The horsepower (boiler) (hp (S)) is a unit of power. One horsepower (boiler) equals 9809.5 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

How many Horsepower (Boiler) are in 1 Kilowatt?

There are exactly 0.101941995 Horsepower (Boiler) in 1 Kilowatt. This means the conversion factor from Kilowatt to Horsepower (Boiler) is 0.101941995.

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

The formula to convert Kilowatt to Horsepower (Boiler) is: hp (S) = kW × 0.101941995. For example, to convert 10 Kilowatt to Horsepower (Boiler), you would multiply 10 by 0.101941995.

What is a Kilowatt?