2 kW to hp

2.68 hp

2 kilowatts equals 2.682 mechanical horsepower.

How the conversion works

One kW is 1.341022 hp, so multiply:

2 × 1.341022 = 2.682 hp

Going the other way, divide by 1.341022 instead: 3 hp to kW — the closest published value to 2.68 hp.

Convert a different power

kW =2.68 hp

Open the full power converter for every other unit.

Nearby values

kWhp
1 kW1.34 hp
3 kW4.02 hp
5 kW6.71 hp
7 kW9.39 hp
10 kW13.41 hp
15 kW20.12 hp

Questions

What is 2 kW in hp?
2 kW is 2.68 hp (2.682 hp to four decimal places).
How do you convert kW to hp?
Multiply by 1.341022. One kW is 1.341022 hp, so 2 × 1.341022 = 2.682 hp.
What does 2 kW actually mean?
It sits between 1 and 15 kW; the table on this page shows how those compare.