One kilowatt (kw) is 1.36 horsepower (hp). This means that 1 hp is the equivalent of 0.74 kW. For motor vehicles, the power is given in kilowatts. Horsepower is an outdated unit, but is still used colloquially.
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Table - Kilowatt in hp
Kilowatt (kW) | Horsepower (hp) |
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1 kW | 1,34 hp |
55 kW | 73,76 hp |
66 kW | 88,51 hp |
75 kW | 100,58 hp |
120 kW | 160,92 hp |
Table - hp in Kilowatt
Horsepower (hp) | Kilowatt (kW) |
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1 hp | 0,75 kW |
50 hp | 37,29 kW |
75 hp | 55,93 kW |
150 hp | 111,86 kW |
180 hp | 134,23 kW |
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Converting kilowatts (kW) to horsepower (hp) is a common process in the automotive industry and in engineering, as both units are used to measure power. 1 kilowatt equals approximately 1.35962 horsepower.
So if you want to convert a kilowatt of power to horsepower, multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.35962.
Formula: HP = kW * 1.35962
Conversely, if you want to convert horsepower to kilowatts, divide the number of horsepower by 1.35962.
Formula: kW = HP / 1.35962
Please note that these conversions are based on the metric system. There are also other definitions of horsepower, such as British and American horsepower, which have slightly different values.