30 kW to hp

40.23 hp

30 kilowatts equals 40.2307 mechanical horsepower.

How the conversion works

One kW is 1.341022 hp, so multiply:

30 × 1.341022 = 40.2307 hp

Going the other way, divide by 1.341022 instead: 40 hp to kW — the closest published value to 40.23 hp.

Convert a different power

kW =40.23 hp

Open the full power converter for every other unit.

Nearby values

kWhp
15 kW20.12 hp
20 kW26.82 hp
25 kW33.53 hp
40 kW53.64 hp
50 kW67.05 hp
60 kW80.46 hp

Questions

What is 30 kW in hp?
30 kW is 40.23 hp (40.2307 hp to four decimal places).
How do you convert kW to hp?
Multiply by 1.341022. One kW is 1.341022 hp, so 30 × 1.341022 = 40.2307 hp.
What does 30 kW actually mean?
It sits between 15 and 60 kW; the table on this page shows how those compare.