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 Horsepower is an outdated unit, but is still used colloquially.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)
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)
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.

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